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434-436 Greenwich St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0078006 5 units · 3 fl · 1914

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 434-436 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 1914
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 1914
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 built1914
Total area2,496 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0078006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
David & Barbara Kaplan, Tte 4841 Sherlock Wy Carmichael CA 95608
Last sale
August 17, 2007

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46 Telegraph Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
434 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
436 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
42 Telegraph Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

434-436 Greenwich Street is a three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building located in Telegraph Hill, owned by the Kaplan Family Trust since 1999. Built in 1914, this building has undergone several renovations and faced multiple maintenance issues over the years. The most significant recent work includes window replacements, bathroom renovations, and various plumbing and electrical updates in 2008-2012, including a furnace replacement in 2015. A notable incident occurred in 2008 when unpermitted construction of a rooftop deck led to multiple Notices of Violation, though these were eventually abated by September 2008 after proper corrections were made. The building faced some maintenance challenges in 2021, with multiple reports of sewer issues and flooding, while earlier issues included a housing inspection in 2007 that cited various problems including a possible illegal unit, damaged doors, and plumbing issues, all of which were subsequently addressed.

The property has undergone several modernization projects over the years, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, electrical upgrades, and window improvements. A significant plumbing modification in 2007 combined the water systems of 436 and 438 Greenwich into one, and various units have received updates to comply with current building standards. More recent history shows regular maintenance and service requests, including several regarding scooter placement in the area (2020-2022) and a water issue in 2021. The building's management has generally responded to violations and maintenance issues, with most being resolved through proper channels and permits. In 2019, there were two documented instances of waste receptacles being left out, which resulted in a citation. The most recent significant building decision attempted to reduce the unit count from five to four by merging two units, though this appears to have been marked as "not taken/approved."

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Risk rating

How 434-436 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

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
35thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 445 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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 size

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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434-436 Greenwich St event timeline

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311 Request Sep 18
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