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500-506 Bartlett St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6569018 4 units · 2 fl · 1890

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 500-506 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 1890
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area4,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6569018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
July 30, 1991

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Included addresses

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500 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
506 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
504 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
502 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 500-506 Bartlett Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood is a 2-story structure built in 1890. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades, with the most recent major work occurring between 2012-2016, including the addition of a garage and storage space, comprehensive unit renovations, window replacements, and infrastructure upgrades such as a new furnace and electrical system improvements. Of particular note is the substantial renovation of unit #502 in 2016, which included bathroom remodeling, kitchen modifications, and window replacements with appropriate permits and inspections.

The building has maintained generally good maintenance standards, though it experienced multiple violations in 2002 related to fire safety and security requirements, including issues with ceilings, fire extinguishers, locks, and combustible storage, all of which were resolved by August 2003. Recent improvements include the installation of solar panels and an EV charger in 2013, though these permits later expired. The property has been subject to three routine housing inspections (2002, 2010, and 2014), with all cases being closed and marked as Not Active. Two fire-related incidents were recorded in the past, but neither involved civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 have primarily involved street-level issues such as garbage and debris clearance, which are managed by city services. The building currently shows no active violations or complaints, indicating satisfactory maintenance and compliance with building codes in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 500-506 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

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
63rdpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 881 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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500-506 Bartlett St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 23
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJun 09
Garbage and debris

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