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975-989 Capp St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6518016A 4 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 975-989 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 1910
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area3,952 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6518016A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Garvey Eva Hu
Mailing address
981 Capp St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
112217

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Included addresses

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989 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
987 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
975 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
985 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
977 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
983 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
981 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
979 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 975-989 Capp St is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Eva Hu Garvey. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably the installation of a new fire alarm system in October 2022 at a cost of $36,500, and the completion of a rear ADU bathroom and kitchen renovation in September 2022. Structural safety concerns have been addressed, with a fire safety compliance upgrade completed in 2022, and previous repairs including the mitigation of dry rot and termite damage to the rear deck in 2017 ($15,000). The building has a history of various maintenance issues that required attention, particularly in the 2000s and early 2010s, including multiple violations in 2002-2003 related to fire safety, security, and sanitation that have since been resolved. More recent concerns involved general maintenance issues in 2014, including locks and flooring, and a 2011 complaint regarding kitchen leaks and electrical problems that was addressed.

The property has undergone several systematic upgrades over the years, including reroofing work in 2014, sidewalk repairs, and garage door replacements. Recent maintenance activity has focused on infrastructure improvements, though there have been recurring issues with the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding sidewalk conditions and street cleaning needs, including reports of human/animal waste and sidewalk defects. The building's most recent major improvements demonstrate a focus on safety systems, particularly fire safety, with the most recent violations and complaints being largely from 2014 or earlier. The property appears to have maintained compliance with building codes since addressing earlier violations, though the frequency of recent sidewalk-related complaints suggests ongoing challenges with external maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 975-989 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

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
63th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 881 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.8%
Moderate concern 24.3%
Severe concern 25.9%
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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975-989 Capp St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 03
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMar 02
Garbage and debris

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