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3225-3299 26Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6572001 130 units · 4 fl · 1987

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3225-3299 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 1987
2 or more units
130 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units130
Floors4
Year built1987
Total area110,372 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6572001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gaehwiler 2000 Tr
Mailing address
Gaehwiler Martin A Jr Ttee 1550 Michigan St San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
050719

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Included addresses

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

3060 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1261 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3265 26th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3235 26th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3225 26th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3080 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3299 26th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3000 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 130-unit, 4-story apartment building at 3225-3299 26th St, built in 1987 in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, has undergone significant recent safety upgrades, particularly in its fire alarm systems. Between April and August 2024, multiple comprehensive fire alarm system installations and upgrades were completed across all units, including the installation of new FACUs, horn strobes, heat detectors, smoke detectors, pull stations, and low-frequency sounders to meet current fire code requirements. The building also experienced a major plumbing upgrade in September 2024 with the installation of a new boiler system. However, there have been ongoing maintenance and safety concerns, including a 2023 lead paint violation, fire escape maintenance issues, and multiple violations related to boiler permit requirements. The building has a history of fire safety violations and complaints, with the most recent being a sleeping area requirement violation issued in October 2023. Previous complaints have included issues with sewer backups, interior maintenance problems, and pest infestations.

Most recently, in October 2024, there was a complaint about excessively loud construction activities occurring before 7 AM, along with concerns about property damage from construction debris and paint overspray. The building's recent repairs and upgrades represent significant investment in safety systems, though the sheer number of fire safety-related permits and violations suggests this has been an area requiring ongoing attention. The property has also faced challenges with building systems maintenance historically, as evidenced by past complaints about water leaks and sewer issues. A pattern of garbage and debris removal issues has been noted recently, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding abandoned furniture and waste on the property. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with many being marked as corrected or resolved through appropriate permits and repairs, though some issues have required multiple permits and revisions to fully address.

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Risk rating

How 3225-3299 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
14th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2047 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 21.1%
Moderate concern 75.6%
Severe concern 3.2%
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

3225-3299 26Th St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Apr 06
Notice of Special Restrictions (1984) and Regulatory Agreement (1985) – expiration and applicability Summary of Request: Request confirmation that the Notice of Special Restrictions has expired by its own terms and authorization for release. See Attachment A – Narrative This request seeks confirmation that the NSR recorded in 1984 has expired pursuant to the Regulatory Agreement tied to 1985 bonds which have matured. The Qualified Project Period has terminated. Planning records (PIM) show no active NSR. Request confirmation and authorization for release.
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