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1780 San Jose Ave

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 6793007 8 units · 2 fl · 1959

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Terrace
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1780 San Jose Ave 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 1959
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area5,316 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6793007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Boschetti Giampaolo
Mailing address
955 Prague St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
012518

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1780 San Jose Avenue in Mission Terrace, owned by Giampaolo Boschetti and constructed in 1959, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance updates over its history. Most notably, in late 2024, the building completed a substantial fire safety upgrade costing approximately $26,000, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and an updated fire alarm panel to meet current code requirements. This followed a pattern of fire safety improvements, including the resolution of multiple fire-related violations in 2001 concerning fire extinguishers, smoke enclosure doors, and the central alarm system, all of which were abated by April 2001. Historical maintenance records show the building received a new roof in 2002, though there was a violation filed in July 2002 regarding work completed without proper permits.

The property has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues over the years, including interior problems in 2006 (regarding a broken stove and interior surfaces), and more recent complaints about carpet conditions in 2019 and bathroom mold issues in 2014. A recent vacant commercial storefront complaint was filed in 2021, and multiple 311 calls in late 2024 have been logged regarding street cleaning, graffiti, and tree maintenance near the property. It's worth noting that the building has a documented history of code enforcement interactions, with several violations and complaints filed between 2001 and 2021, though most have been resolved through proper channels. Two fire-related incidents have been recorded, neither involving civilian injuries: one for invalid assistance and another for a system malfunction.

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Risk rating

How 1780 San Jose Ave'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
28th percentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 107 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 19.0%
Moderate concern 56.2%
Severe concern 24.8%
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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1780 San Jose Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 05
Water leak
fire hydrant
311 RequestOct 29
Garbage and debris

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