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888-898 Greenwich St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0074009B 6 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 888-898 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 1909
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area5,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0074009B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michael & Shirley L Cardell
Mailing address
Cardella Michael A & Shirle 1042 Santa Clara Ln Petaluma CA 94954
Last sale
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Included addresses

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896 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
898 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
892 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
894 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
890 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
888 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

888-898 Greenwich Street is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located in Russian Hill, owned by Michael & Shirley L Cardell and constructed in 1909. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, most notably a seismic soft-story upgrade completed in 2014 costing $69,000, which included the addition of grade beams, shear walls, and tie downs. Recent maintenance includes a reroofing project completed in 2016 ($10,000) and a sewer line replacement in 2012. The building has experienced multiple fire alarm activations, though all were determined to be false or due to system malfunctions, with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents.

The property has a documented history of routine housing inspections from 1999-2010, with the most recent significant plumbing-related complaint being filed in 2013 regarding a possible sewer leak, though this is currently listed as not active. In 2024, there have been multiple 311 calls primarily related to street cleaning issues including garbage, debris, and abandoned items, as well as some parking enforcement matters. While the regular building maintenance and seismic retrofitting work demonstrate compliance with safety standards, the frequency of false fire alarm activations and recent street cleanliness issues in the surrounding area are notable, though these are primarily related to external conditions rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 888-898 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
49th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 578 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Number of units

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 38.6%
Moderate concern 13.4%
Severe concern 48.0%
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

888-898 Greenwich St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 16
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestApr 15
Garbage and debris

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