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170-176 Pfeiffer St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0054029 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 170-176 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area3,413 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0054029
Ownership

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

Owner name
James & Cynthia Robbins Fml
Mailing address
Robbins James & Cynthia Tru 376 Chestnut St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
051817

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172 Pfeiffer St, San Francisco, CA 94133
170 Pfeiffer St, San Francisco, CA 94133
174 Pfeiffer St, San Francisco, CA 94133
176 Pfeiffer St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 170-176 Pfeiffer Street, owned by James & Cynthia Robbins Family Trust, has undergone significant improvements and renovations since 2021. Most notably, in 2021-2022, the property completed comprehensive upgrades including a fire alarm system modernization ($11,000), kitchen and bathroom remodels in Units A and B ($100,000), window replacements on the third floor, and the addition of interior stairs to connect the garage with the first floor. The building also received safety upgrades, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to comply with fire safety regulations. Earlier improvements included bathroom remodels, a natural gas fireplace installation in 2019, and roofing work in 2015.

The property has maintained regular maintenance and responded promptly to building codes, though some permits, such as a 2022 glass guardrail installation, were cancelled. The building underwent two routine housing inspections in 2001 and 2005 with no noted issues. A significant tenant buyout occurred in June 2021, resulting in a payment of $71,174.04 to one tenant. Recent exterior maintenance concerns have been documented through 311 calls, primarily related to tree maintenance and general cleaning issues, though these are largely routine urban maintenance matters. The property has also experienced occasional sewer and waste management issues, with the most recent plumbing case from July 2021 indicating a resolved vent odor problem.

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Risk rating

How 170-176 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

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
77th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 157 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.9%
Moderate concern 7.5%
Severe concern 3.6%
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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170-176 Pfeiffer St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 29
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 23
Blocked sidewalk

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