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1855-1857 Alemany Blvd

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 6956031 2 units · 1 fl · 1964

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 Mission Terrace — not a forecast
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 1855-1857 Alemany Blvd 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 1964
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 1964
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
Floors1
Year built1964
Total area1,662 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6956031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Chow Vivian M Trustee 1500 Portola Dr San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
January 29, 2013

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1855 Alemany Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94112
1857 Alemany Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 1855-1857 Alemany Boulevard is a one-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1964, currently owned by Vivian M Chow Tr. The building has experienced several notable events, with the most significant being an active complaint from 2002 regarding a possible illegal unit, which remains unresolved in the Department of Building Inspection system. The only recorded building permit is from July 2017 for a $6,000 reroofing project, which was issued and presumably completed.

The most pressing recent issues involve numerous parking enforcement incidents, with ten documented cases of driveway blocking between December 2024 and January 2025, resulting in multiple citations being issued, though one case in December 2024 resulted in an "Unable to Locate" response. Additional concerns include a garbage and debris incident that was resolved in January 2025 and a graffiti issue from December 2024 that was transferred to PG&E for abatement. The property has two closed planning records, though the specific nature and significance of these records are not clearly indicated in the available data.

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Risk rating

How 1855-1857 Alemany Blvd'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
94thpercentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 9 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1855-1857 Alemany Blvd event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Jun 20
Date last observed: 19-jun-25; time last observed: 11:00am; identity of person performing the work: unknown 2 adult men.; floor: 1; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: ladders and other equipment are blocking the sidewalk and being used in a hazerdous manner. there is no permit displayed.;
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