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1409 Montgomery St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0086002 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Telegraph Hill
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 1409 Montgomery 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 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,215 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0086002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Courtot Philippe
Mailing address
1409 Montgomery St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
081103

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Initial analysis

The three-unit Telegraph Hill residence at 1409 Montgomery Street, built in 1900 and currently owned by Philippe Courtot, has undergone significant recent improvements and maintenance work. In 2023, the property received substantial attention to its exterior and infrastructure, including roof deck extension and waterproofing work (costing $38,582), water damage repairs and stucco replacement ($20,000), and the installation of new roof drains ($complete in 2023). The building has a history of addressing various maintenance issues, including multiple sewer-related problems in recent years, with three sewage backup incidents recorded between 2024-2025, all of which were resolved through fieldwork.

The property underwent major electrical work in 2004-2008, including the installation of a new fire alarm system, elevator installation, and comprehensive electrical system upgrades with four meters and 400-amp service. Earlier building history reveals several permit compliance issues between 2004-2013, including complaints about work beyond permit scope and expired permits, though these violations were ultimately resolved. Recent fire alarm system complaints in 2023 and 2024 were both marked as "Condition Corrected." The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to safety systems, with recent permits indicating ongoing investment in maintaining and improving the property, particularly regarding water management and fire safety infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 1409 Montgomery 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
81th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 130 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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.

Building age

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

Building size

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.7%
Moderate concern 8.0%
Severe concern 5.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1409 Montgomery St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2024
Fire Complaint Sep 04
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected

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