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980-986 Capp St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6517015 7 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 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 980-986 Capp 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
7 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 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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,882 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6517015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3555 El Camino Real #404 San Mateo CA 94403
Last sale
January 13, 2017

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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

980 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
89 Lilac St, San Francisco, CA 94110
982 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
984 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
986 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 980-986 Capp Street is a two-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building owned by Kerlerec Property LLC and constructed in 1900 in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past two decades, including a major kitchen and bathroom remodeling project in 2012-2013 that involved both plumbing and electrical upgrades, the installation of four meters and 200-amp service, and various maintenance work. Historical records show the building experienced a fire in 1991 (with subsequent repairs to affected units), and in 2003-2004, there were multiple building violations related to safety and maintenance issues, including problems with stairs, smoke detectors, security features, and interior surfaces, all of which were eventually abated. More recent maintenance history includes the resolution of multiple leaks (2012-2014), a 2011 gas houseline extension project, and various structural improvements.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring plumbing and moisture issues, with leaks reported in 2012, 2013, and 2014, and a significant complaint in 2012 detailing multiple maintenance concerns including water issues, bathroom problems, and possible mold. In 2014, a leak complaint was filed, though these issues appear to have been resolved. The property has also undergone several major infrastructure improvements, including reroofing in 2007, stair repairs in 2010, and various safety upgrades. Recent building violations and complaints have largely been addressed, though there have been consistent issues with building maintenance, particularly regarding plumbing systems and moisture control. The property has maintained compliance with current safety requirements, with no active violations on record as of October 2023. While the building has a documented history of maintenance issues, recent improvements and prompt responses to violations suggest a pattern of addressing problems as they arise, though some recurring issues, particularly related to plumbing and moisture, have been noted throughout the building's history.

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Risk rating

How 980-986 Capp 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
17thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1975 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

Building size

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

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 60%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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980-986 Capp St event timeline

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2026
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