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451 Bartlett St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6529016 7 units · 2 fl · 1900

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
32
FewerMore

This building has 32 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 451 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 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.

Building characteristics
Units7
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,490 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6529016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Philip Macdonald Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Wong Marie Grace Jennifer P 24232 Park St Torrance CA 90505
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building at 451 Bartlett Street in the Inner Mission has experienced significant recurring maintenance and habitability issues over recent years. Most notably, a tenant complaint in May 2023 documented ongoing problems since 2021, including lack of heat, water intrusion, rodent infestation, and ceiling issues. This complaint followed multiple serious incidents including sewage overflow, water leaks, and mold problems. The building underwent some renovations in 2023, including work on Unit #1's kitchen and bathroom, along with associated plumbing and electrical updates, suggesting an attempt to address some of the unit's deficiencies. Historical records show earlier structural concerns, including termite and dry rot repairs in the 1990s, and rear yard stair repairs in 2012, indicating ongoing maintenance needs.

The property has been subject to multiple building violations, with the most significant cluster occurring in August 2017, when the building was cited for various issues including water damage, inadequate heating, rodent infestation, and lack of proper safety detectors. While these violations were noted as "not active," there is limited information on their final resolution. Records from late 2023/early 2024 show various reports of garbage and sanitation issues in the vicinity of the building, with multiple 311 calls regarding debris and waste. A fire alarm system complaint was recorded in September 2024, which was resolved by late October 2024. While not directly affecting habitability, the property's recent history of garbage-related 311 calls and public service incidents suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and property management. The current ownership is represented by the Philip Macdonald Family Trust, and the building classifies as an "Apartment 5 to 14 Units" structure built in 1900.

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Risk rating

How 451 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
9th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2166 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.2%
Moderate concern 31.2%
Severe concern 56.7%
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

451 Bartlett St event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Sep 27
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected
311 RequestFeb 10
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