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939 Rutland St

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6305039 2 units · 2 fl · 1919

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 Visitacion Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 939 Rutland 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 1919
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 1919
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 built1919
Total area1,891 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6305039
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tam Mei King, Ttee 939 Rutland St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 939 Rutland St in Visitacion Valley is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1919, currently owned by the Mei King Tam Revocable Trust. A significant renovation was completed in 2015, involving comprehensive upgrades including a kitchen remodel, bathroom improvements, and the addition of a new bathroom in Unit 939, along with extensive electrical work that included rewiring the entire unit with new fixtures, upgrading the electrical system to 200 amps, and plumbing improvements covering two bathrooms, one kitchen, and a shower pan installation.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure, with an old reroofing permit from 1997, though its current status is not specified in the available records. The property has experienced several sewer-related issues, with three incidents reported between 2021 and 2024, including a sewage backup in February 2024 and two cases of damaged side sewer vent covers in 2021-2022. The surrounding area has faced various municipal infrastructure challenges, as documented in 311 calls, including parking enforcement cases (three instances of driveway blocking between 2018-2024), and several street maintenance issues such as damaged curbs, pavement defects, and cleaning needs, all of which were addressed and resolved by the relevant authorities. Notably, the building underwent substantial improvements in 2015 that suggest modernized living conditions, though the recurring sewer vent issues may warrant attention.

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Risk rating

How 939 Rutland 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
52ndpercentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

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.

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 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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