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956-960 Greenwich St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0073009 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 956-960 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 1908
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1908
Total area3,615 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0073009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hom/Kong Living Trust
Mailing address
Theodore L Hom/uisun S Kong 960 Greenwich St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
032118

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956 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
960 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
958 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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AI summary

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 956-960 Greenwich Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Hom/kong Living Trust, was constructed in 1908 and has experienced several significant maintenance and infrastructure issues over the years. Most notably, there has been a recurring problem with the sewer system, with multiple incidents of sewage backup reported between 2009 and 2017, including documented problems in 2009, 2010, 2011, and more recently in March 2017. The building has undergone several door-related improvements, including the replacement of exterior doors in 2003 (costing $2,500) and a revision in 2001 to install tempered safety glass doors, though some permits show as expired.

The property has maintained an active schedule of minor street space and sidewalk-related permits between 2007 and 2011, each with minimal costs ($0.00 to $1.00). A housing inspection in 2006 noted concerns about fire extinguishers inside the units, though this violation was promptly addressed the same day. Additional routine inspections occurred in 1999, 2003, and 2005, while a complaint regarding an oil/grease leak from a fan over a stove was filed in 2004 and took until 2007 to resolve. Recent external issues reported via 311 include a human/animal waste incident in 2022 and excessive noise in 2021, though these are not directly related to the building's internal conditions. The property has maintained regular compliance with housing inspections, with most violations being promptly addressed, though the recurring sewer issues stand out as a significant infrastructure challenge that has persisted over multiple years and various repairs.

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Risk rating

How 956-960 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
48th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 589 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.3%
Moderate concern 22.6%
Severe concern 21.1%
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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