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40 Edith St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0077005 5 units · 3 fl · 1953

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 40 Edith 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 1953
2 or more units
5 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.

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 1953
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1953
Total area3,519 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0077005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
William Edward&georgia Lee 40 Edith St Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 40 Edith Street property is a three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building located in Telegraph Hill, owned by William Edward and Georgia Lee. Originally built in 1953, this building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably seismic retrofitting completed in 2013 to address soft-story concerns, which received a Certificate of Final Completion. The building has maintained a proactive approach to safety systems, including multiple fire alarm system upgrades (2012, 2016), and completed plumbing improvements such as a new house trap installation (2021) and shower valve replacement (2017). The building underwent a comprehensive safety inspection in 2005 that identified several issues including fire safety equipment, security features, and emergency exit concerns, all of which were promptly addressed and abated by August 2005.

Recent maintenance and compliance history shows regular upkeep, including a sewer line replacement in 2009, while the most recent building permits indicate attention to infrastructure upgrades. The property has experienced occasional resident concerns, including three noise complaints in 2016 and sidewalk access issues reported in 2017. While there have been multiple 311 calls regarding the property since 2016, these primarily relate to street cleaning and parking enforcement matters not directly related to the building's condition. The building's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep, with all identified violations being promptly addressed, and it currently holds an active Certificate of Final Completion for its seismic improvements under the Soft Story retrofit program.

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Risk rating

How 40 Edith 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
34thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 451 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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 age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

40 Edith St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request May 09
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