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59 Sussex St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6729007 2 units · 2 fl · 1953

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Glen Park average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 59 Sussex 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 1953
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1953
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 built1953
Total area2,825 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6729007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Farr Paul M & Tiffany C Tru 75 Sussex St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 59 Sussex Street in Glen Park, owned by Paul & Tiffany Farr Revoc T, is a two-story flats & duplex structure built in 1953. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events over the past two decades, most notably a garage structure fire in October 2020 that caused moderate damage and required extensive repairs. Following the fire, the owners completed substantial rehabilitation work in 2021, including repairing fire damage, addressing dry rot issues, and upgrading lighting in the garage and storage areas. This work was significant, with permits showing a cost of $75,000 for fire damage repairs alone. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring concerns with structural elements, including an earlier dry rot issue on the front balcony in 2002 which was addressed under a separate permit.

More recently, in early 2024, there have been multiple sewer-related incidents at the property, with documented sewage backup issues in January and subsequent investigations. The property has also experienced various other maintenance challenges in 2024, including a water leak (August 2024), and there are several open service calls related to different issues. Notably, the garage fire incident in 2020 resulted in a yellow tag being issued and the building being declared unoccupied, though no human displacement was reported. All known violations and complaints have been marked as not active, and the most recent building permit revision in 2021 clarified the scope of work to be performed, specifically removing the previously planned new railing above the garage while maintaining and repairing the existing parapet wall.

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Risk rating

How 59 Sussex 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
57thpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 157 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

59 Sussex St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Oct 10
Overgrown tree
blocking sidewalk
311 RequestAug 11
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