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40-50 Whiting St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0061013 2 units · 2 fl · 1966

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 40-50 Whiting 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 1966
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1966
Total area2,328 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0061013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kenneth L Baccetti Rev Real
Mailing address
Kenneth L Baccetti, Ttee 1818 Grant Ave San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
091317

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50 Whiting St, San Francisco, CA 94133
40 Whiting St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 40-50 Whiting Street is a two-unit residential building located in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood, constructed in 1966 and currently owned by Kenneth L Baccetti Rev Real. The two-story flats/duplex building has undergone several significant improvements over the past 13 years, with the most substantial renovations occurring in 2015 when the second floor received comprehensive interior upgrades including kitchen and bathroom remodels, along with the replacement of 18 windows and a patio door featuring Milgard fiberglass units. Prior to these improvements, the building underwent various upgrades in 2010, including a kitchen remodel with new cabinets, countertops, flooring, and the addition of washer/dryer facilities. The building's systems have been well-maintained, with electrical work completed in 2016 including bathroom and kitchen remodels, bedroom lighting upgrades, closet switch installations, and a Federal Pacific panel replacement.

The building experienced one notable incident in December 2021, when a car struck a nearby building (20 Whiting Way) following an emergency call, which required building inspection and monitoring fees under San Francisco Building Code provisions; however, this incident was resolved within 24 hours and is no longer active. The property has maintained good overall maintenance standards, with records showing proper permitting for all major renovations and system upgrades. The only other reported issues were two 311 calls: one regarding an abandoned vehicle in 2021 and another about a streetlight outage in 2011, neither of which directly related to the building's condition or maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 40-50 Whiting 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
43th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 390 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.3%
Moderate concern 9.4%
Severe concern 7.3%
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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The story over time

40-50 Whiting St event timeline

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

2021
Building Violation (NOV) Dec 22
Following an emergency call out a car has run into a building. sfpd call out case #210839902. this is for 20 whiting way. code/section: sfbc 106.1.1, 106.4.7, 102.1.1 monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintDec 22
Following an emergency call out a car has run into a building. sfpf call out. case #210839902. this is for 20 whiting way

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