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1-11 Lilac St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6517005 6 units · 3 fl · 1890

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1-11 Lilac 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 1890
2 or more units
6 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 1890
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area2,775 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6517005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1057 Broderick St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
November 26, 1990

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Included addresses

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3 Lilac St, San Francisco, CA 94110
5 Lilac St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1 Lilac St, San Francisco, CA 94110
11 Lilac St, San Francisco, CA 94110
7 Lilac St, San Francisco, CA 94110
9 Lilac St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

This three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located at 1-11 Lilac Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Kathryn & Peter Van Der Zee, was constructed in 1890 and has undergone several significant modifications and faced numerous maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 (cost: $30,000), bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent housing quality concerns have emerged in 2023, particularly affecting Unit #3, with multiple complaints regarding water intrusion, mold, rodent problems, and unauthorized construction work. The building has a history of plumbing issues, with repairs documented in 2009, and several building violations were addressed in early 2004, including deficiencies related to fire safety, security, and sanitation.

The property has experienced recurring issues with its exterior maintenance and infrastructure systems, including siding repairs in 2008 (following tree damage), weatherproofing work in 1997, and various plumbing updates between 2004-2009. The building has been the subject of multiple fire safety inspections, with three exit blockage complaints between 2022 and 2023, though most were found to have no merit or were corrected promptly. Recent 311 calls in early 2025 have primarily concerned exterior issues such as garbage and debris removal, though these are municipal sidewalk cleaning matters rather than building-specific problems. The property received approval for a Cottage Food Operation under Sec. 209.4 in 2024, indicating some form of commercial activity is now permitted on-site.

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Risk rating

How 1-11 Lilac 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
23rdpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1833 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
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 53%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1-11 Lilac St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 27
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJul 25
Garbage and debris

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