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40 Child St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0078040 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 40 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 1906
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.

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 1906
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area3,280 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0078040
Ownership

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

Mailing address
P O Box 7041 San Carlos CA 94070
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

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

40 Child St, San Francisco, CA 94133
365 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
363 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
367 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 40 Child Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Dante and Mary Giosso Family, is a three-story flats and duplex structure constructed in 1906. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure updates over the past decades, with the most recent major work being a $21,800 reroofing project completed in March 2023, and a sewer repair completed in February 2015. Previous important improvements include a sewer line and house trap replacement in December 2008, sidewalk-related work in both 2015 and 2008, and another reroofing in 1990. The building underwent routine housing inspections in 2000, 2004, and 2006, all of which were completed without noting any persistent concerns.

The property has experienced minimal emergency incidents, with three recorded fire department responses for non-fire related situations: smoke/odor removal, invalid assistance, and medical assistance, none of which resulted in civilian injuries. Recent activity around the building has primarily consisted of routine urban infrastructure issues, including several 311 calls regarding parking violations, pavement defects, and service requests between 2021 and 2024. Notable concerns in the immediate vicinity include illegal parking incidents in 2022 and 2024, and garbage/urine issues reported in August 2024. However, these external issues are urban neighborhood challenges rather than building-specific problems. The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with significant systems such as roofing and plumbing having received appropriate attention when needed, as evidenced by multiple permits for maintenance work over the years.

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Risk rating

How 40 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
85thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building age

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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

40 Child St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 19
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311 RequestApr 30
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