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7-11 Gerke Aly

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0087011 3 units · 4 fl · 1908

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 7-11 Gerke Aly 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 1908
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
Floors4
Year built1908
Total area2,897 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0087011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lenvin Nancy C
Mailing address
9 Gerke Aly San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
052021

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7 Gerke Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
11 Gerke Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
9 Gerke Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

This four-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located at 7-11 Gerke Alley in Telegraph Hill was built in 1908 and is currently owned by Nancy C. Lenvin. The property has undergone several significant improvements and repairs over the past two decades, with the most recent work being the replacement of seven rear windows in 2024 at a cost of $30,563. Major structural and accessibility improvements were completed in 2017, including a horizontal extension on the fourth floor with an elevator installation, while previous repairs in 2016 addressed dry rot issues in the roof framing and siding. The building has received regular maintenance updates, including plumbing work in 2018 that involved bathroom renovations and washer/dryer installations, as well as electrical upgrades for various units throughout the years. Notable improvements include the replacement of exterior siding with compliant railing systems, repair of rotted framing, and multiple unit renovations.

The property had some compliance issues in April 2005, when several violations were recorded regarding stair repairs, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and an open junction box, though all these violations were abated by June 2005. Historical records show unit #9 has undergone significant remodeling, particularly in 2008 when two rooms were demoed and sheetrocked, and earlier renovations in 2004 completed various electrical improvements. A variance was granted in 1999 for modifications to the rear yard set-back requirements, allowing for a horizontal addition and elevator installation. Regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services have been conducted over the years, most recently in 2010, with all cited issues being resolved appropriately. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to both structural and habitability requirements, with proper permits secured for all major modifications and repairs.

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Risk rating

How 7-11 Gerke Aly'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
72th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 192 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.6%
Moderate concern 23.9%
Severe concern 13.5%
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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7-11 Gerke Aly event timeline

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