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271-273 Paris St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6016024 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 271-273 Paris 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 1905
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 1905
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
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area2,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6016024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Llc 677 Allen Ave Portland ME 4103
Last sale
December 12, 2013

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271 Paris St, San Francisco, CA 94112
273 Paris St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 271-273 Paris Street in Excelsior, owned by United Development Organization, is a 1905 two-story flats and duplex structure with a concerning history of violations and maintenance issues. Most notably, in 2017, there were significant complaints about mold issues, leaking ceilings, and potential water damage reported in multiple units, along with a structural safety concern regarding the front stairs that resulted in an injury. Between 2018 and 2013, the property underwent several compliance-related projects, including the removal of unauthorized structures (demolishing an illegal laundry addition beneath the second-story porch), window replacements to address violations, and various repairs to comply with Notices of Violation (NOVs). The building has experienced recurring heating system failures, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat between 2017 and 2018, and several plumbing and electrical issues, including water temperature problems and damaged plumbing fixtures shortly before the most recent renovations. The property underwent significant renovations in 2013, including a comprehensive bathroom and kitchen remodel, electrical rewiring, and installation of new windows to bring the building into compliance with current standards. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing issues with vehicles blocking the driveway, though this appears to be related to street parking enforcement rather than building maintenance concerns. While many historical violations have been addressed through proper permits and completion of work, the building's recent history shows patterns of heating, plumbing, and security-related concerns that have required multiple interventions.

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Risk rating

How 271-273 Paris 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
71stpercentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 98 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2024
311 Request Dec 20
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