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1150-1156 Greenwich St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0071005I 4 units · 2 fl · 1948

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1150-1156 Greenwich 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 1948
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area5,864 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0071005I
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michels Family Trust
Mailing address
Terry A & Merry B Michels, 149 Calumet Ave San Anselmo CA 94960
Last sale
110394

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1154 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1150 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1156 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1152 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1150-1156 Greenwich Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Michels Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1948. Most recently, in September 2022, Unit 4 received substantial upgrades including a kitchen and bathroom remodel, along with electrical enhancements such as recessed lighting installation, with a total investment of $30,000. Notable safety improvements were implemented in 2020 with the complete rewiring of the building to replace old knob & tube wiring, and the building underwent reroofing work in both 1990 and 2016, indicating regular maintenance of major systems.

The building faced multiple violations in September 2017, all of which were subsequently abated by November 2017, including issues with rodent infestation, leaking pipes, damaged ceilings, window hardware, loose boards, fire extinguisher tags, and security locks. These violations corresponded with complaints about mold/mildew in bathrooms, roof leaks, and lighting issues in common areas. More recent maintenance issues include a sewage backup incident in January 2022. There have been several parking-related enforcement actions near the property between 2019 and 2023, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The property has undergone regular housing inspections, including routine inspections in 2002 and 2005, showing compliance with housing standards, while also being the subject of various 311 calls for different issues over the years. A controlled burning incident was recorded but resulted in no civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 1150-1156 Greenwich 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
39th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 691 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.8%
Moderate concern 14.7%
Severe concern 18.5%
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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1150-1156 Greenwich St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Sep 15
Apt 4: 1 kitchen and 1 bathroom remodel
$28,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitSep 15
Apt #4: kitchen and bathroom remodel.

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