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71 Whitney St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6655040 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 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 71 Whitney 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
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 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 area2,714 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6655040
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Maginnis Ruth A Ttee 71 Whitney St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 71 Whitney Street in Glen Park is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Ruth Maginnis Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being a window replacement project in 2018 valued at $30,290, which included six window and door replacements with fibrex-clad material. Other substantial renovations include a complete reroofing project in 2014 ($10,500), reconstruction of a two-story back deck in 2008 ($18,000), and extensive exterior work in 2008 that involved painting, repairs, and replacement of windows, doors, and siding ($15,000). The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural elements, including a 2004 front wall support post replacement and a 1995 reroofing project, though the status of these older permits has either expired or is no longer applicable.

The property has experienced relatively few service calls in recent years, with one notable issue being a sewer backup incident in January 2012. More recent maintenance concerns include an open property damage report from December 2024 regarding tree roots lifting the sidewalk, though this is primarily an external infrastructure issue. The building's location has seen routine urban issues such as occasional abandoned vehicles and minor parking disputes, with the most recent parking-related incident occurring in May 2023. Other calls to city services have primarily involved general inquiries and customer callbacks, including interactions with the Rent Board and Department of Public Works, though these appear to be resolved without major impact on the property or residents.

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Risk rating

How 71 Whitney 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
75thpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 91 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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