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225-253 Telegraph Hill Blvd

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0078002B 3 units · 4 fl · 1915

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 Telegraph Hill
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 225-253 Telegraph Hill Blvd 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 1915
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors4
Year built1915
Total area5,121 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0078002B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cecilia & Don Chan Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Chan Don A & Cecilia Truste 225 Telegraph Hill Blvd San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
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229 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133
231 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133
253 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133
225 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133
227 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133
233 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building located at 225-253 Telegraph Hill Blvd was constructed in 1915 and is currently owned by the Cecilia & Don Chan Revocable Trust. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to critical systems, with the most recent significant work being a complete reroofing project completed in 2020 at a cost of $38,426. The building has undergone several important safety improvements over the years, particularly in the 1980s, when major upgrades to the fire sprinkler system were implemented, including the addition of a dry standpipe next to the fire escape specifically for the sprinkler system in 1985.

Recent incidents have primarily been related to external factors rather than building-specific issues, including multiple pavement defects reported in 2023. The building has experienced two sewer-related incidents in 2021, though these were promptly addressed by PUC Sewer Operations. Regular routine housing inspections have been conducted between 1999 and 2011, with no active violations noted. The property underwent condominium conversion processes in the early 2000s, with applications approved under the name Wholey, Jack. Recent complaints regarding the building primarily involve external issues such as graffiti (addressed in 2022) and parking violations, rather than problems with the building's structure or systems themselves.

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Risk rating

How 225-253 Telegraph Hill Blvd'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
80th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 137 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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.

Number of floors

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

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 72.7%
Moderate concern 17.4%
Severe concern 9.9%
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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225-253 Telegraph Hill Blvd event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Jun 19
Pavement defect
Pavement Defect
311 RequestJun 11
Abandoned vehicles

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