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390 Bartlett St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6515013 15 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 390 Bartlett 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 1925
2 or more units
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area9,186 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6515013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1517 North Pr St #529 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
012919

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Initial analysis

390 Bartlett Street is a 15-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. Built in 1925 and currently owned by 390 Bartlett Street LLC, this apartment building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years. The most recent major work includes a fire alarm system upgrade in September 2024 (completed at a cost of $31,600), and a comprehensive renovation of Unit 7 in May 2024 ($65,000). The building has seen consistent unit upgrades between 2017-2020, including major remodels of Units 3, 5, 7, and 16, with improvements to kitchens, bathrooms, and electrical systems. Notably, the building achieved Tier 2 soft-story retrofit compliance, with work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

The property has experienced several challenges related to safety and maintenance, particularly during the 2020 pandemic period when multiple complaints were filed regarding unauthorized construction activity during shelter-in-place orders. There were also significant security concerns reported in February 2022, with multiple break-ins and tampered entry points. Historical fire safety violations were documented in 2003 and 2020, though most were abated, including issues with fire escapes, extinguishers, and fire alarm systems. A routine housing inspection was conducted in October 2023, though the specific findings were not detailed in available records. The building's recent history shows active management with regular maintenance and upgrades, particularly focusing on fire safety systems and individual unit improvements, though some historical concerns about security and fire safety appear to have been addressed through subsequent renovations and system updates.

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Risk rating

How 390 Bartlett 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
6th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2237 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.6%
Moderate concern 54.1%
Severe concern 35.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

390 Bartlett St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 26
Date last observed: 25-jun-26; time last observed: 5am; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; other housing; ; additional information: heat pulses 2-3 hours in am and 3-4 hours in pm. landlord notified of issue since 2025;
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestMar 25
Garbage and debris

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