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547-553 Francisco St

North Beach, SF 94133 0051029 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 North Beach
At or below average
avg 2.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 547-553 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 1907
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NBEACH
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 area3,704 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0051029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zach Redington Stewart Trus
Mailing address
Zach Redington Stewart Trus 50 Water St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
070500

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Included addresses

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553 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94133
547 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94133
551 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94133
549 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 547-553 Francisco Street is a 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in North Beach, currently owned by Zach Redington Stewart Trus and constructed in 1907. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades. A routine inspection in 2005 identified multiple concerns including the need for wood stair repairs, fire extinguisher recharging, and during an August 2012 inspection, issues with weatherproofing on stucco/siding, which triggered lead paint safety notifications. All these violations were eventually abated by November 27, 2012. The building received only three formal housing inspections between 2002-2005, suggesting limited recent oversight of building conditions.

More recently, the property has been affected by numerous street and sidewalk sanitation issues, with over ten reports in January 2025 alone, primarily related to abandoned garbage, debris, and waste. These reports highlight persistent cleanliness challenges in the immediate vicinity of the building. It's worth noting that while there have been two fire department responses recorded at the address, neither involved any incidents requiring intervention. The building's permit history shows minimal activity, with only one street space permit issued in 2012 for a nominal fee.

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Risk rating

How 547-553 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
65th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 127 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

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 58.5%
Moderate concern 8.2%
Severe concern 33.4%
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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547-553 Francisco St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 15
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJun 15
Garbage and debris

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