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19 Child St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0078037 2 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 19 Child 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 1907
2 or more units
2 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 1907
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,683 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0078037
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sternberg Jeffrey Alan & Fu 19 Child St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
July 10, 2009

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 19 Child Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Sternberg-fung Fmly Lvg Tr, has undergone significant transformations since its construction in 1907. The most substantial renovation occurred in 2009-2011, when the two units were merged into one, including major improvements such as a new elevator installation, solar panel system, complete electrical rewiring, and the addition of a yoga room. The building was also equipped with a partial NFPA 13R fire sprinkler system during this period, and various plumbing upgrades were completed including new bathrooms and kitchen renovations.

Recent activity has focused on the roof deck area, with permits issued in late 2023 and early 2024 for repairs and railing replacement. There was one building complaint filed in November 2023 regarding apparent exterior work without proper permits, though this case is currently not active. The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety systems, with the 2011 renovation including significant improvements to fire safety and accessibility. While there have been some sewer-related incidents recorded in 2017 and 2022, these appear to have been addressed promptly. The property's most recent permitted work, filed in May 2024, involves revisions to the windscreen system, continuing the pattern of systematic maintenance and upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 19 Child 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
87thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 89 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
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 6%
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

19 Child St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit May 14
To obtain final inspection for work approved under 202311211237. all work is complete
$1 · Issued

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