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993-995 Duncan St

Diamond Heights, SF 94131 7513027 2 units · 2 fl · 1962

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Diamond Heights
At or below average
avg 0.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Diamond Heights average of 0.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 993-995 Duncan 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 1962
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1962
Total area3,161 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot7513027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nakatsuka Tamotsu
Mailing address
995 Duncan St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
063008

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995 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94131
993 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 993-995 Duncan Street in Diamond Heights, owned by Nakatsuka Tamotsu, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1962. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair works over the years, with the most recent major improvements occurring in 2017, including a $16,000 exterior repair of dry rot on the west side and a $15,000 reroofing project. Historical records from 1988 show completion of termite repairs and construction of a retaining wall, while a 1992 reroofing permit appears to have expired without completion.

The property has experienced recurring sewer issues in recent months, with multiple sewage backup incidents reported through 311 calls between November 2023 and October 2024, including one incident in October 2024 involving discharge from a side sewer vent. The building has also had several service requests related to tree damage, with multiple reports in 2023-2024 regarding lifted sidewalk caused by tree roots. A fire safety violation related to blocked exits was documented in June 2019 and subsequently abated by July of the same year. Other recent incidents include graffiti on the sidewalk (May 2024, currently open) and two abandoned vehicle complaints (October and December 2024).

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Risk rating

How 993-995 Duncan 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

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
41th percentile

Out of 17 buildings in this neighborhood, 10 are predicted to be safer.

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 age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.1%
Moderate concern 12.5%
Severe concern 4.5%
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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The story over time

993-995 Duncan St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit May 22
House rewire 100 amp subpanel replacement, located in hallway
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Electrical PermitMay 22
House rewire 100 amp subpanel replacement, located in hallway

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