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241 Francisco St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0054040 5 units · 3 fl · 1959

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 241 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 1959
2 or more units
5 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 1959
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1959
Total area3,731 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0054040
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chan Pauline Kwan Ttee 272 Shearwater Isle Foster City CA 94404
Last sale
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Initial analysis

241 Francisco Street is a 3-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1959 in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood, currently owned by Tr For Pauline-lily Wong Kw. The building has undergone several significant improvements to maintain safety and modernize amenities over the years. Most recently, in February 2024, a fire alarm system upgrade was issued to meet current fire code standards, including new panels, devices, and installation of horns in units. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016, reinforcing its seismic safety with new wood frame shear walls and epoxy-based hold-downs.

The property has seen substantial maintenance and improvement work, including a $20,000 kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit 5 completed in 2017, and important infrastructure work such as sewer and house trap repairs that same year. In 2007, the building participated in a rock slope stabilization project costing $35,000, addressing safety concerns from a neighboring property. Earlier improvements from the 1990s included reroofing work and replacement of existing wood guardrails on the roof. The building has been subject to regular routine housing inspections in 2001 and 2005, though no significant issues were identified in those inspections. Recent 311 calls associated with the address primarily involve street-related concerns such as parking violations and sidewalk cleanliness, rather than building-specific issues, and all have been appropriately resolved through normal city channels.

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Risk rating

How 241 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

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
38thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 424 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
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

241 Francisco St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Feb 04
Witness test fee for: e202601218394 app# 202512101380
Issued
Electrical PermitJan 21
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units. replacement of existing fire alarm system and installation of low-frequency horn sounders in the units. installation of a wireless radio communicator..

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