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5-11 Edith St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0077008 4 units · 4 fl · 1913

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 5-11 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 1913
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.

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 1913
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
Units4
Floors4
Year built1913
Total area3,720 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0077008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
5201 W Dry Creek Rd Healdsburg CA 95448
Last sale
November 30, 2011

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

7 Edith St, San Francisco, CA 94133
11 Edith St, San Francisco, CA 94133
9 Edith St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1725 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
5 Edith St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1721 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The four-unit, four-story multi-family residential building located at 5-11 Edith Street in Telegraph Hill was built in 1913 and has undergone several significant renovations over the past decades. The most substantial recent work was completed in 2008-2009, involving a $75,000 renovation of two-level unit #9, which included comprehensive updates to multiple systems (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), removal of an existing fireplace and related flues, modifications to skylights, and kitchen/bathroom remodeling. This unit improvement was part of broader building maintenance efforts that included 1998 roofing work, 1999 steel installations around the garage and building, and various electrical improvements.

The building experienced multiple routine housing inspections between 2001 and 2009, with significant clusters of violations noted in 2005 and 2007 related to fire safety and security. These violations, though now resolved, included issues with fire escape maintenance, egress obstructions, smoke detector compliance, and gas utility safety requirements. The property has maintained active electrical systems, with a 2007 permit for extensive electrical work, though this was ultimately cancelled. Recent history shows ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024, with multiple reports of sidewalk defects (two cases of collapsed sidewalk noted as open) and recurring garbage and debris issues near the property, though these are street-level concerns rather than building-specific problems. A parking-related incident was recorded in February 2023, but could not be substantiated, and there was one minor service-related fire incident with no civilian injuries noted in the records.

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Risk rating

How 5-11 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
62ndpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 260 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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5-11 Edith St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 26
Blocked sidewalk
spin standing scooter
311 RequestJun 25
Overgrown tree

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