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246 Naples St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6008008 2 units · 1 fl · 1931

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Excelsior — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 246 Naples St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1931
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1931
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built1931
Total area1,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6008008
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Mailing address
246 Naples St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 246 Naples Street is a two-unit, single-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Li Sue Ping Wu. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure updates, including a kitchen renovation in 2006 ($500), and a 100-amp electrical service installation in 2013. In September 2022, the property faced multiple building violations related to lead paint removal, including failures to provide proper containment systems, protect the ground, maintain cleanup standards, and provide required signage. These violations were all resolved by October 19, 2022. Earlier concerns about the legality of the two units were investigated in 2005 but were resolved by February 2006.

More recently, the property has experienced ongoing maintenance and environmental issues. A series of 311 calls from January 2025 document multiple instances of illegal parking (mostly parking on sidewalks) near the property, though enforcement responses have been inconsistent. There are also open concerns about waste management in the shared space area (porta potties), and some past issues with garbage and debris removal have been documented. Historical fire complaints from 2007 and 2011 regarding general property maintenance (weeds/grass) were both corrected. The building has undergone periodic maintenance and upgrades over its history, with the most recent significant work being the electrical service upgrade in 2013. The property is currently classified under building class Dwellings - Apartments in the Excelsior neighborhood.

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Risk rating

How 246 Naples St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
18thpercentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 276 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 44%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

246 Naples St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
311 Request Feb 16
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 09
Parking on sidewalk

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