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78-188 Addison St

Glen Park, SF 94131 7543100 25 units · 2 fl · 1968

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Glen Park — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.5
30
FewerMore

This building has 30 novs (7y), above the Glen Park average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 78-188 Addison 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 1968
2 or more units
25 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 1968
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
Units25
Floors2
Year built1968
Total area23,958 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7543100
Ownership

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

Mailing address
9 Berkeley Way San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

86 Addison St, San Francisco, CA 94131
122 Addison St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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156 Addison St, San Francisco, CA 94131
78 Addison St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The Glen Park property at 78-188 Addison Street is a 25-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1968, currently owned by Glenridge Apartments Reside. The building has undergone significant structural improvements, including a comprehensive soft-story retrofit completed in 2017 at an investment of $236,000, which brought the building into compliance with seismic safety standards. Recent major maintenance work includes multiple sub-panel electrical upgrades completed between September and November 2023, suggesting improvements to the building's electrical infrastructure. The building has documented several maintenance issues in recent years, including heating system failures (with multiple heat-related complaints in 2022-2023), water damage, mold problems, and plumbing upgrades including a main sewer line replacement in 2020.

The property has a history of minor fire safety concerns, including periodic issues with alarm systems and extinguishers between 2016 and 2021, though most of these were resolved promptly with no injuries reported. Historical complaints from 2000 regarding gas meter requirements were all abated, and a 2012 complaint about a rotting deck was resolved. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to essential systems, including multiple water heater installations and replacements between 2014-2020. Recent complaints from 2023 about heat and mold issues, though ultimately marked as "Not Active," suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance that may impact resident comfort. The property has also been responsive to various infrastructure needs in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding street and public space maintenance in 2024.

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Risk rating

How 78-188 Addison 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
1stpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 360 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
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

Number of units

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 87%
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

78-188 Addison St event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Aug 03 Serious
Building violation
120 addison st.
Building Violation (NOV)Aug 03
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