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42-46 Darrell Pl

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0085026E 4 units · 4 fl · 1940

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 42-46 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 1940
2 or more units
4 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 1940
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
Units4
Floors4
Year built1940
Total area3,090 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0085026E
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Willett Brenda A Trustee 7210 View Ave El Cerrito CA 94530
Last sale
June 25, 1987

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44 Darrell Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
46 Darrell Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
42 Darrell Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 42-46 Darrell Place in Telegraph Hill, owned by Brenda A Willett Living Trust, has undergone several notable improvements and faced some maintenance challenges since its construction in 1940. Most recently, in 2021, the property received a kitchen remodel valued at $10,000 that included plumbing and electrical work, and in 2010, a significant upgrade was completed with a two-unit repipe and replacement of three water heaters for units 44 and 46. The building has a history of deck maintenance issues, with records from 1987, 1997, and the most recent in 2023 showing ongoing attention to this area.

The property experienced some concerning plumbing issues in the early 2000s, including a sewage backup incident in 2003 and a fresh air inlet problem in 2001 that affected both the building and the neighboring property. More recent maintenance has focused on safety and modernization, including the installation of a direct vent sealed combustion space heater in 2022. A significant fire safety concern emerged in 2020 when blocked exits resulted in a violation, though this was subsequently abated. The building has generated routine housing inspection cases in 2001, 2005, and 2009, which were resolved, and there have been occasional service calls for water and sewage issues, including a 2020 water service request that required private plumbing intervention. The most recent building permit activity suggests ongoing maintenance and improvements to the property while addressing historical issues of concern.

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Risk rating

How 42-46 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
78thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 150 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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42-46 Darrell Pl event timeline

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2022
Plumbing Permit Mar 15
Work category: 1m; install direct vent sealed combustion space heater in studio apartment number 48 darrell place. 48 darrell place is a legitimate unit but would not come up as a recognized address when pulling the permit so please change and or correct in the city's system.
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