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840-848 Greenwich St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0074005 7 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 840-848 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
7 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.

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 1908
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area7,618 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0074005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
100 Green St San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
042721

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Included addresses

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840 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
846 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
848 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
8 Jansen St, San Francisco, CA 94133
842 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
6 Jansen St, San Francisco, CA 94133
844 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 840-848 Greenwich Street property, located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by 840 Greenwich LP and containing 10 units following recent conversions. In 2020-2021, significant upgrades were completed including the conversion of garage and basement spaces into three ADUs (additional dwelling units) and comprehensive safety improvements with the installation of a new fire sprinkler and monitoring system valued at $23,800, along with a complete fire alarm system upgrade. The building underwent substantial interior renovations in 2019, reconfiguring multiple units and replacing windows with wood curved bay sashes as part of a $220,000 project.

The building's recent history shows attention to safety and modernization, including electrical system upgrades with a new 400-amp service installation in 2021 and the completion of substantial plumbing renovations throughout multiple units. While there were several construction-related noise complaints in 2021 during the ADU installation period, these issues were promptly addressed. Historical violations from 2004-2007 primarily related to lead paint concerns and fire system maintenance have been resolved, and the property has completed its soft-story retrofitting requirements as Tier 4 compliant. Recent 311 calls mostly relate to street cleaning and parking issues rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 840-848 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
18th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 929 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.2%
Moderate concern 56.0%
Severe concern 11.8%
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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840-848 Greenwich St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 07
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestApr 12
Other illegal parking

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