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635 Madrid St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6276037 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 635 Madrid 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 1911
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 1911
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 built1911
Total area2,167 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6276037
Ownership

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

Mailing address
635 Madrid St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
June 19, 2020

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 635 Madrid Street in the Excelsior neighborhood, owned by Le Roy David & Alison, dates back to 1911 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex structure. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the years, most notably a violation in 2001 related to expired building permits and failure to obtain final inspections, and a 2004 complaint about unpermitted replacement of front stairs. These violations were eventually resolved through proper permit applications and construction work, including a completed front stairway replacement in 2005 (cost: $5,000) that addressed the specific complaint. In 2011, the building underwent electrical system upgrades with the installation of a 200-amp overhead service with three meters and sub-panels, indicating proper modernization of building infrastructure.

More recent records from late 2024 and early 2025 show recurring issues related to parking enforcement, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking, sidewalk parking, and one report of an abandoned vehicle. There was also a report of an overgrown tree near communication lines as of December 2024, though this remains an open issue. Additionally, there was a complaint about garbage and debris involving a refrigerator appliance in December 2024, which required residents to call for proper pickup service. A tenant buyout settlement of $22,000 for two tenants was recorded at a nearby address (625 Madrid Street) in May 2022, though this pertains to a different property. The building's history shows a pattern of permit renewals and inspections between 1999 and 2002, suggesting previous regulatory compliance challenges, though these appear to have been resolved through subsequent permit approvals and construction work.

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Risk rating

How 635 Madrid 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
70thpercentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 101 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

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

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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