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1230 Russia Ave

Excelsior, SF 94112 6284001 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 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 1230 Russia Ave 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 1925
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 1925
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 built1925
Total area1,812 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6284001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
252 Reynard Ln Vallejo CA 94591
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1230 Russia Avenue in Excelsior, owned by Fred N & Jeannette Mandap, has a complex maintenance history spanning several decades. Built in 1925, this two-story flats and duplex structure has undergone various significant repairs, most notably a reroofing project completed in 2021 costing $3,600, following an earlier roofing work done in 1996. A substantial series of building violations and complaints were filed in October 2021, which included issues with water damage, damaged ceilings, backyard cleanliness, stucco weatherproofing, and security requirements for entry door viewers; these violations were subsequently abated by February 2022. Earlier maintenance issues include a 2010 complaint regarding ceiling and plumbing problems, and a serious plumbing incident in 1998 involving sewage issues that took nearly a year to resolve. More recent concerns have emerged in 2025, with multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris on the property, plus a report of graffiti, though these appear to be external rather than building-specific issues. The property has undergone necessary utility upgrades, including a gas houseline extension project completed in 2011 for both 1230 and 1232 Russia Avenue.

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Risk rating

How 1230 Russia Ave'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
83rdpercentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 57 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
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

1230 Russia Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 28
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestFeb 27
Garbage and debris

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