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1156 Capp St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6570004A 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1156 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 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area1,944 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6570004A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1156 Capp St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
June 13, 1988

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 1156 Capp Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, owned by Wong Wing Art and constructed in 1907, has experienced several notable incidents in recent months. Most significantly, in September 2024, multiple building violations were filed regarding lead hazard concerns, including damaged paint requiring removal or covering, and the need for weather-proofing repairs on the stucco exterior. These violations, along with related notices to paint walls, were officially abated by December 2024. A separate complaint from September 2024 also reported safety issues including hazardous outlet wiring and exposed wiring in the main building, as well as concerns about an abandoned structure; this complaint was also marked as not active by December 2024.

The property has been affected by significant external challenges in late 2024 through early 2025, particularly with respect to nearby encampments and waste management issues. There were multiple documented encampments (nine reports total) between November 2024 and January 2025, with reports generally showing resolution through removal or clearance efforts. Several instances of street and sidewalk cleaning were required, with various categories of debris including garbage, yard waste, and other materials reported between November 2024 and January 2025. While these external issues don't directly impact the building's structural integrity or safety, they do indicate the building's location is facing broader neighborhood challenges during this period. The only recorded building improvement in the property's history was a completed permit for aluminum window installation from 1985.

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Risk rating

How 1156 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

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
81stpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 452 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1156 Capp St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 27
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 24
Parking on sidewalk

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