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501-507 Bartlett St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6569028 4 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
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 501-507 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 1907
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 1907
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 built1907
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6569028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
James Herbert 1735 Lyon St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
110618

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503 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
501 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
505 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
507 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 501-507 Bartlett Street is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by 501 Bartlett St LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major maintenance issue occurring in 2023 involving water damage and mold that was reportedly resolved by September 2023. In 2020, the building received an updated 40-gallon water heater, while substantial renovations occurred in 2010 including a complete kitchen and bathroom remodel in unit 507, which involved electrical updates, new cabinets, counters, and exhaust system modifications. Between 2004 and 2009, the building underwent extensive electrical work including a 200-amp service upgrade, rewiring of multiple units, and furnace-related improvements totaling over $100,000, followed by plumbing and HVAC updates.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both interior and exterior upkeep, with routine inspections conducted by Housing Inspection Services in 2010 and 2014. Fire safety concerns were addressed in 2001 with the installation and maintenance of fire extinguishers, though more recent inspections have revealed some building system issues such as window latch problems identified in 2023. The property has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding street conditions, though these were primarily related to sidewalk maintenance rather than building-specific issues. The only recorded fire incident was a false alarm, indicating no actual fire-related emergencies have occurred at this address.

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Risk rating

How 501-507 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
30th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1666 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

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 40.9%
Moderate concern 29.8%
Severe concern 29.3%
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

501-507 Bartlett St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 10
Sidewalk defect
collapsed sidewalk
311 RequestJun 04
Infestation rodent insect

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