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3274-3294 26Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6526013 8 units · 2 fl · 1902

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 3274-3294 26Th 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 1902
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1902
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1902
Total area9,408 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6526013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ishimaru Philip & Jean Ttee 66 Domingo Ave Berkeley CA 94705
Last sale
053119

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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

3294 26th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
94 Virgil St, San Francisco, CA 94110
92 Virgil St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3274 26th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1497 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1495 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
96 Virgil St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1499 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-story, 8-unit residential building at 3274-3294 26th Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission, owned by Philip & Jean Ishimaru Fmly, has experienced significant maintenance and habitability issues in recent years. The property, constructed in 1902, has generated 340 311 service requests in the past seven years, with three complaints and six Notices of Violation filed with the Department of Building Inspection (DBI). Most notably, in early 2023, there were multiple violations regarding heating system malfunctions, water damage, and inspection access requirements, with the property being designated as a nuisance under San Francisco Housing Code section 1001(d). Recent complaints from December 2023 indicate ongoing concerns with window insulation and temperature control, while earlier complaints from March 2023 documented plumbing issues, ceiling damage, and mold concerns that were eventually abated in May 2023.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of similar issues recurring, including heating system problems (both from the 2023 violation notices and the April 2023 complaint), water damage, and various building infrastructure concerns. The property has also been the subject of multiple 311 service requests in 2026 regarding garbage and debris, including reports of human waste and general waste management issues, though some of these cases were marked as resolved. The building's age and the frequency of service requests suggest ongoing challenges with maintenance and habitability that warrant attention, though the most recent documented violations from 2023 indicate these issues may have been addressed through the inspection and abatement process.

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Risk rating

How 3274-3294 26Th 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
11th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2118 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 20.8%
Moderate concern 62.7%
Severe concern 16.5%
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

3274-3294 26Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 31
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMay 06
Garbage and debris

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