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1-3 Kramer Pl

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0088034 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 1-3 Kramer 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 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,249 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0088034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Derrick W
Mailing address
18 Lakeview Dr Daly City CA 94015
Last sale
100515

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1 Kramer Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
3 Kramer Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1-3 Kramer Place in Telegraph Hill, owned by Derrick W Lee, is a two-story flats and duplex structure constructed in 1907. The building has undergone several significant modifications over its history, most notably a $45,000 conversion of part of the lowest story into living space in 1996, which followed a housing inspection complaint about an illegal unit that was filed in March 1996 and resolved by June 1997. Earlier maintenance work included a roofing project initiated in April 1991, though records indicate this permit expired.

The property has experienced notable street-level issues in recent years, particularly in 2024, with multiple reports of abandoned furniture and debris, including some items requiring special handling like an oversized water heater. There were also two noise complaints related to construction work in July 2024, though these were transferred to another address (20 Medau Place). The building's surroundings have faced ongoing street cleaning challenges, as evidenced by multiple Recology and DPW service requests throughout 2023-2024, including reports of human/animal waste and general garbage. Historical records show a tenant buyout at a neighboring property (9 Kramer Place) in July 2016 involving two tenants for $5,000, though this relates to a different address.

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Risk rating

How 1-3 Kramer 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

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
70th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 205 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.

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 severity forecast
No violation 83.6%
Moderate concern 9.0%
Severe concern 7.4%
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

1-3 Kramer Pl event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 31
Curb or curb ramp defect
Street Defect
311 RequestOct 04
Garbage and debris

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