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143-145 Pfeiffer St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0054020 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
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 143-145 Pfeiffer 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 1906
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.

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 1906
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area1,530 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0054020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
29 Corte Lodato Greenbrae CA 94904
Last sale
July 15, 2008

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145 Pfeiffer St, San Francisco, CA 94133
143 Pfeiffer St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 143-145 Pfeiffer Street in Telegraph Hill is a two-story duplex built in 1906, currently owned by Matthew J. Lee and Heather W. Lee. The property has undergone significant renovations over the years, with major improvements focusing on kitchen and bathroom modernization. The most substantial recent work was completed in 2009 at 145 Pfeiffer Street, including a complete kitchen remodel with new appliances and fixtures, bathroom updates, lighting improvements, and structural modifications involving the removal of a bearing wall and installation of a new beam, with associated electrical (90-amp subpanel, multiple circuits, and appliance installations) and plumbing (kitchen sink relocation, shower installation, and fixture updates) work totaling approximately $30,000. Earlier renovation work was performed in 2004-2007, including additional kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects, electrical upgrades, and reroofing work costing around $3,400.

The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to infrastructure and living space improvements, though there has been an ongoing issue with parking enforcement in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple citations for driveway blocking between 2019 and 2024. More recently, in 2021, there were two incidents requiring Department of Public Works attention regarding medical waste and general service requests. An appeal regarding construction work was filed in 2004 but was promptly abated within one day. The property's renovation history indicates regular maintenance and upgrading of facilities, with no recorded building code violations or safety concerns in recent years. The most current building permits and major work have all been completed successfully, with no open permits or active building complaints on record as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 143-145 Pfeiffer 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
97thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 21 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
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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143-145 Pfeiffer St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 05
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 05
Blocking driveway cite tow

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