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1304-1306 Valencia St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6514002 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

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.

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Initial analysis

The property at 1304-1306 Valencia Street is a mixed-use, three-story building constructed in 1900, containing two residential units and one commercial space with a planned fourth residential unit addition. The building underwent significant development activity starting in 2022, with an issued permit for extensive remodeling including ground and second-level improvements, a rear addition, and new residential unit construction estimated at over $1.7 million. This construction work followed a fire incident in 2021 that affected the ground floor commercial space, which was documented through multiple complaints regarding fire debris cleanup, though the owners did complete the necessary fire debris removal permit work valued at $75,000 in early 2022. The project has required subsequent administrative permits to correct occupancy classification codes, with the most recent filings in November 2024.

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 1304-1306 Valencia 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 1900
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
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 1900
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 built1900
Total area3,288 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6514002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3 Helen St Apt C San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
April 03, 2019

Landlord portfolio

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

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1304 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1306 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1306 A Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Risk rating

How 1304-1306 Valencia 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
14thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2047 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
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 66%
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

1304-1306 Valencia St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Aug 27
Work category: 4pa; installation of a new nfpa 13 fire sprinkler system in an existing house and retail space that is being renovated (1304,1306 and 1306a valencia st), including an nfpa 24 dedicated 2" fire service underground copper type k with brazed joints from the connection at the curb.
Issued
DBI ComplaintAug 12
Date last observed: 11-aug-26; time last observed: 4:30pm; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: unprotected overhead crane lifting: operating a crane to rig and lift heavy structural steel (i-beams) directly over an open public sidewalk with workers on upper levels, presenting severe falling object hazards. lack of pedestrian protection: no scaffolding, covered walkway, canopy overhead protection, or debris netting deployed above the active work area. unsafe sidewalk staging: using an open public sidewalk adjacent to a bus stop as a primary staging area to drop, store, and manipulate materials/equipment. absence of traffic & pedestrian control: operating heavy machinery and overhead loads without flaggers, dedicated safety personnel, physical barriers, or detour signage to divert pedestrians around the hazard area.;

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