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153 Pfeiffer St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0054047 3 units · 3 fl · 1977

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 153 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 1977
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 built1977
Total area3,754 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0054047
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lockard/Marduel Revocable T
Mailing address
Wm T Lockard&alix Marduel 153 Pfeiffer St Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
102094

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Initial analysis

This three-story multi-family residential building at 153 Pfeiffer Street in Telegraph Hill, built in 1977, contains three apartment units and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past three decades. The property has a documented history of addressing structural and safety concerns, including multiple reroofing projects in 1993, 2002, and 2016, and important repairs to the rear wall and garage area in 2006 that involved addressing dry rot and waterproofing issues. The building's electrical system has seen modern upgrades, including the installation of an electric vehicle charging station (2011) and bathroom remodels (2005) with associated electrical work.

A notable cluster of building violations was recorded in September 2005, primarily related to fire safety and security concerns, including issues with emergency exits, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and combustible material storage in the garage. All these violations were addressed and abated by October 21, 2005. More recent infrastructure improvements include street space permits in 2013 and 2018, and the installation of a 220V circuit for tub equipment in 2013. The building has undergone routine housing inspections in 2001, 2005, and 2010, with no active violations or complaints currently on record. The property has maintained compliance with building codes and safety requirements since the resolution of the 2005 violations, with regular maintenance and updates to essential systems.

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Risk rating

How 153 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
98th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 14 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

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.

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 80.6%
Moderate concern 9.9%
Severe concern 9.4%
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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