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484 Paris St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6085047 4 units · 2 fl · 1961

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Excelsior
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 484 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 1961
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area3,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6085047
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lau Kam Tung & Jean Cai
Mailing address
599 San Diego Ave Daly City CA 94014
Last sale
062712

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 484 Paris Street in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood is owned by Lau Kam Tung & Jean Cai and was constructed in 1961. The building has undergone several significant maintenance updates, most notably a recent reroofing project completed in October 2024 costing $13,800, and a garage ceiling repair in 2018 that followed a violation notice. The property has a documented history of routine housing inspections, with several compliance issues noted in 2001 and 2018 relating to fire safety and security requirements, including problems with fire escape access, fire extinguisher provision, smoke enclosure door closers, and security locks. All these violations were officially abated by June 2001.

Recent external factors affecting the property include multiple reports of tree-related issues in 2023-2024, with concerns about lifting sidewalk tree roots and one report of a damaged tree. The building has also experienced recurring parking enforcement issues, particularly with vehicles parking on sidewalks and blocking driveways, though most of these cases could not be validated or were marked as not located by responding officers. The property's permit history shows regular maintenance, including a previous reroofing project in 2001, indicating ongoing attention to building upkeep. While the building has had its share of violations and compliance issues, all recorded citations have been resolved, and recent building permits suggest active maintenance by the ownership.

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Risk rating

How 484 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

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

Grade C — Moderate risk

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

Grade D–F — High risk

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

Neighborhood percentile
59th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 138 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.8%
Moderate concern 14.7%
Severe concern 33.6%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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484 Paris St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 18
Parking on sidewalk
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