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212-214 Francisco St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0039009 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 Telegraph Hill
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 212-214 Francisco 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 1925
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
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0039009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Balistreri Sara Jane
Mailing address
1916 Stockton St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
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212 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94133
214 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 212-214 Francisco Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Sara Jane Balistreri, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1925. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent being a window replacement project in 2019 that included installing eight aluminum windows (four in front and four in back) to match existing frames, at a cost of $4,600. Prior to this, the building received substantial maintenance in 2018 with a complete re-roofing project costing $15,660.

A notable upgrade occurred in 2014 when the building underwent earthquake safety improvements, including the installation of voluntary shear walls, mudsill bolting, and an electrical service upgrade to 125 amps, along with the addition of a new water hose bib. This work also included the replacement of garage plaster with 5/8" fire rock for improved fire safety. The building's infrastructure maintenance has been attended to regularly, with sidewalk repairs in 2011 and 2008. A sewer-related issue was reported and resolved in September 2018 involving a 4-inch sewer vent. The only historical complaint on record from 1997 concerned a copper flashing installation by a neighboring property affecting water drainage, but this was promptly addressed within one day. The property's maintenance record indicates regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with no active complaints or safety concerns currently on file.

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Risk rating

How 212-214 Francisco 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
100th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 0 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 93.9%
Moderate concern 4.0%
Severe concern 2.2%
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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212-214 Francisco St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 07
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestApr 06
Damaging property

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