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270-272 Randall St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6653015 3 units · 2 fl · 1903

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Glen Park — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Glen Park average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 270-272 Randall 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 1903
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1903
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1903
Total area1,482 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6653015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Horwitz Georgiana T Trustee 120 Laidley St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
July 15, 1997

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270 Randall St, San Francisco, CA 94131
272 Randall St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The 270-272 Randall Street property in Glen Park is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1903, currently owned by the Horwitz Marital Trust. The building's historical records show several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past decades. Most notably, in August 2017, there were serious reports of mold throughout an in-law unit (potentially illegal) affecting multiple rooms, including bedrooms and a living room. Earlier violations in 2009 revealed multiple fire safety concerns, including egress obstructions, loose handrails, and combustible storage issues, while a 2003 inspection identified problems with gas utility shutoff tools and meter instructions. The building has undergone some structural work, including a foundation replacement in 1995 and various bathroom relocations and termite treatments between 1986-1988. More recently, between 2019-2024, there have been recurring issues with sidewalk defects near the property, along with general street cleaning needs and some tree maintenance requirements. Two building permits from the 1980s (for roof work and code compliance) show as expired or cancelled, and there have been recent interactions with the Rent Board in 2023 regarding housing fees. The most recent 311 calls suggest ongoing maintenance needs in the vicinity, particularly regarding sidewalk conditions and street cleaning, though these are public infrastructure issues rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 270-272 Randall 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
56thpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 160 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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270-272 Randall St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 06
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 06
Abandoned vehicle

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