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820-822 North Point St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0025004F 2 units · 3 fl · 1937

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 820-822 North Point 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 1937
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Floors3
Year built1937
Total area5,198 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0025004F
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kao Chung Cheng & Lin Su-Ch
Mailing address
822 N Point St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
090315

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822 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
820 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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AI summary

The three-story multi-family residential building at 820-822 North Point Street in Russian Hill, constructed in 1937, has undergone several significant modifications and faced various regulatory challenges over recent years. Most notably, there have been ongoing issues regarding unauthorized dwelling units and short-term rental (STR) activity, with an active complaint from 2019 alleging multiple unauthorized units and a filed complaint in January 2023 regarding heating system issues and fire safety concerns. In response to enforcement actions, the property has undergone several legalization efforts, including recent fire sprinkler system modifications (April 2023) to cover basement and first floors, and previous work in 2019 to legalize basement units and add a manager's office, though some legalization efforts remain in "open" or "on hold" status according to Planning Records.

The building's recent history has been marked by both safety improvements and regulatory compliance efforts, including the installation of fire safety systems and the resolution of various building code violations. A significant complaint from 2019 was filed regarding unauthorized construction and multiple dwelling units, which led to several correction permits being issued, including work to reduce roof wall heights and remove unauthorized decking. The property has also faced scrutiny for multiple unpermitted dwelling units and unauthorized short-term rental activity, with various citations and enforcement actions, though recent records suggest such activity may have ceased while still under review by city authorities. Infrastructure improvements have been made, as evidenced by the recent fire sprinkler system modification permit worth $20,000, though residents reported heating system issues and inadequate fire safety features in early 2023.

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Risk rating

How 820-822 North Point 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
80th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 227 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.5%
Moderate concern 10.8%
Severe concern 3.7%
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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820-822 North Point St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 02
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestApr 11
Blocking driveway cite only

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