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473 Ramsell St

Merced Heights, SF 94132 7006051 4 units · 2 fl · 1918

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Merced Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Merced Heights average of 0.2.

We don't rank this building against its neighbors. The model's estimates for Merced Heights sit too close together for an ordering between them to mean anything.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 473 Ramsell 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 1918
2 or more units
4 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 1918
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1918
Total area2,149 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7006051
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kieu Lisa & Elkin Tony Ttee 473 Ramsell St San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
July 23, 2003

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 473 Ramsell St is a 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in Merced Heights, constructed in 1918 and currently owned by Lisa Lediem Kieu Tr. The building's maintenance history shows a roof replacement was completed in 1990 and a code compliance upgrade in 1987. A significant cluster of violations was documented in February 2003, including issues with wood stairs and decks and the need to recharge fire extinguishers; however, these violations were resolved within the month they were issued. The building has undergone routine housing inspections in 2000 and 2010, all of which were resolved promptly.

Most recently, in December 2023, there was a fire violation issued regarding the removal of combustibles from a vacant building, though this was subsequently abated. The property has experienced three false fire alarms (two categorized as false calls and one related to a carbon monoxide detector that ultimately showed no CO presence), with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents. While there have been multiple recent 311 calls in early 2025 concerning the surrounding area - including reports of garbage, debris, abandoned vehicles, and parking violations - these external issues do not necessarily reflect on the building's condition. A tenant buyout was recorded at a nearby address (45 De Soto Street) in July 2023 for $58,050, though this is not directly related to the Ramsell Street property.

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Risk rating

How 473 Ramsell 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
Not rated

We don't rank this building against its neighbors. The model's estimates within Merced Heights sit too close together for an ordering between them to mean anything.

Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Number of units

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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