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853-859 North Point St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0026021 4 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 853-859 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 1907
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0026021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong 1992 Fmly Tr, Bypass T
Mailing address
Kam C Wong, Trustee 859 N Point St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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859 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
853 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
857 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
855 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 853-859 North Point Street in Russian Hill is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Wong 1992 Family Trust, Bypass T. The building's documented history shows regular housing inspections took place in 2001 and 2007, both of which were completed on the same day they were filed with no noted violations or ongoing concerns. The only building permit on record is a street space permit from August 2011 with a nominal cost of $1.00.

Recent municipal service calls in the immediate vicinity of the building from 2015 through 2024 primarily relate to street and sidewalk conditions, rather than building-specific issues. These calls included reports of graffiti on a pole in 2015, human or animal waste in 2019, general cleaning needs in 2022, and most recently, loose garbage and debris in July 2024. All these external maintenance issues were addressed and closed by the Department of Public Works or Street and Environmental Services, though they primarily reflect conditions in the street public right-of-way rather than direct building-related concerns. The building's permit and inspection history suggest regular oversight without any recorded violations, though the data may not represent the complete history of the property.

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Risk rating

How 853-859 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
58th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 476 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.0%
Moderate concern 6.6%
Severe concern 40.4%
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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