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599 Moscow St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6093012 3 units · 2 fl · 1915

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Excelsior — not a forecast
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 599 Moscow 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 1915
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1915
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area1,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6093012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
371 Ellington Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
April 12, 1991

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599 Moscow St, San Francisco, CA 94112
905 Russia Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 599 Moscow Street in the Excelsior neighborhood is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1915, currently owned by the Suarez Lilia Trust. The building has undergone several significant structural and maintenance improvements over recent years, with the most recent being an issued permit in May 2024 for substantial foundation work ($60,000) to support existing framing and reduce load on retaining walls. In 2023, a complete kitchen and bathroom remodel was undertaken, with corresponding plumbing and electrical work completed. The building has a history of consistent maintenance, including multiple roofing projects dating back to 1991, though the 1991 roofing permit expired.

The property has experienced several building inspection matters in recent years, including complaints about unauthorized work in 2021 (fence construction), 2022, and water intrusion issues in the garage reported in March 2023. The site has generated numerous 311 calls in 2024, primarily related to parking violations (six documented instances of sidewalk parking, one blocking driveway), and some sanitation issues, including reports of debris and human waste. The property's parking situation appears to be an ongoing concern based on these recent reports. Notably, there was a tenant buyout transaction at 905 Russia Avenue (the address is slightly different from the primary building address) in August 2022 involving five tenants for $100,000, though it's unclear if this directly relates to the Moscow Street property.

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Risk rating

How 599 Moscow 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
46thpercentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 182 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
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

599 Moscow St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 28
Sewage back-up discharge
from catch basin
Building PermitJun 02
Waterproof 6ft of foundation.

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