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15 Darrell Pl

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0085022 3 units · 4 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 15 Darrell Pl 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 1900
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 1900
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
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area2,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0085022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1412 Montgomery St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
March 19, 2014

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Included addresses

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15 Darrell Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
1412 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1410 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The four-story, multi-family residential building at 15 Darrell Place in Telegraph Hill, owned by Andrew M. and Billi Wiesenthal, has undergone significant renovation and modernization since 2016. The 3-unit, 1900-built structure experienced major work in 2016 when unauthorized demolition occurred, resulting in a housing inspection case that was eventually resolved in 2017. This was followed by substantial improvements including plumbing upgrades (radiant underfloor heating system and complete domestic plumbing overhaul), electrical upgrades (individual unit rewiring, washer/dryer installations, and energy storage system installation), and various facade and structural work. Between 2017 and 2021, multiple permits were issued and completed for these improvements, notably including three separate street space permits in 2018-2019 and facade shoring work in late 2016.

The building has recently faced several maintenance challenges, particularly related to plumbing and sanitation. In 2024 alone, there were reports of flooding on the property, sewage issues (including a side sewer vent discharge), and multiple instances of garbage and debris requiring removal. These issues were generally resolved through municipal intervention. Historical records show routine housing inspections in 1999, 2005, and 2007, with the 2005 inspection noting fire safety concerns regarding extinguishers, smoke detectors, and emergency exits, all of which were abated within three weeks. Two fire alarm incidents were recorded, though neither involved actual fires or injuries. The most recent construction-related work was a 2021 electrical permit for installing a 13.5kWh energy storage system with associated electrical infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 15 Darrell Pl'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
59thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 280 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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 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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
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

15 Darrell Pl event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 26
Blocked sidewalk
a frame construction
311 RequestMay 21
Blocking driveway cite only

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