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53-55 Valparaiso St, San Francisco, CA 94133

4
Complaints
1
Fire Incidents
10
311 Calls
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

15
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 15% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 53-55 Valparaiso Street in Russian Hill, owned by Jair Jack & Rosemarie, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant events over recent years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, with a seismic upgrade valued at $18,000 to comply with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements, achieving "Work Complete" status with a CFC issued.

However, the property has faced recurring maintenance and safety issues, particularly in 2022, when multiple violations were documented within a three-month period, including rodent infestations, mold problems, faulty window weatherproofing, and various safety compliance issues related to smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, and building permits - all of which were eventually abated by October 2022. More recent concerns include two separate complaints about hot water issues in 2023 and 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.

Historical records show a pattern of routine inspections dating back to 1996, with the most recent violation in 2019 regarding non-compliance with the soft-story retrofit program, though this was resolved when the retrofit work was completed in 2024. The building has also experienced one documented cooking fire incident with no civilian injuries, though this was apparently confined to a container. Recent 311 calls have primarily related to general cleaning and street maintenance issues rather than building-specific problems, with the most recent building-related complaints being the hot water issues filed in 2023 and 2024.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Russian Hill.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1908
Total area 3840 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class F5 - Flats 5 to 14 units
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Key Building Statistics

4
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
17
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
1
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
3
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
10
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
0
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

Included Addresses

  • 53 Valparaiso St, San Francisco CA 94133
  • 55 Valparaiso St, San Francisco CA 94133

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53-55 Valparaiso St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Jair Jack & RosemarieJack Jair Realty 901 Stockton St San Francisco CA 94108

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53-55 Valparaiso St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 53-55 Valparaiso St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2024-11-06 13:10:31+00:00 Residential Building DBI - Housing Inspectionhot_water_lack_of_hot_waterNone Closed
2022-08-01 11:38:00+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology_AbandonedGeneral CleaningOther Loose Garbage Closed
2022-02-26 21:01:00+00:00 Parking Enforcement Parking Enforcement Dispatch QueueBlocking_Driveway_Cite_Onlyblack - Lexus - 8HCX873 Closed
2021-11-08 18:30:00+00:00 General Request - BUILDING INSPECTION DBI Building Inspection Queuerequest_for_servicebuilding_inspection - request_for_service Closed
2021-11-08 18:27:00+00:00 Residential Building Request DPH - Environmental Health - GBuilding - Infestation_Rodent_InsectInfestation_Rodent_Insect Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2024-11-07 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesNot hot water for several days Not Active View on DBI
2023-06-12 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesLandlord is neglecting the hot water. resident states they have had several days in a row without hot water and the landlord does not respond to requests to fix it. Not Active View on DBI
2022-03-03 00:00:00+00:002022-04-07 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesLeak at sink Not Active View on DBI
2022-01-31 00:00:00+00:002022-12-19 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesRoutine Not Active View on DBI
2022-01-12 00:00:00+00:002022-10-11 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 10-jan-22; time last observed: 8:00 am; floor: 3; unit: 5; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling insects/rodents; mold; leaking ceiling; structural problems; Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2022-03-03T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing the inspector access to interior common areas, storage rooms, boiler room, garages, exit paths, basement and rear of building and to all areas cited within this notice. it is the responsibility of the property owner to provide tenants with notification, as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b)), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during reinspection(s). building sectionnot active
2022-03-03T00:00:00.000Z repair or replace fixtures (505d, 1001 sfhc) at the kitchen sink, fixture damaged and water leaking. repair or replace. if replaced, permits required. building sectionnot active
2022-03-03T00:00:00.000Z bid, eid & pid permits (301 sfhc) repairs cited in this notice may require a building, plumbing and /or electrical permit. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). this case cannot be abated until the housing inspector makes a final inspection to verify that all violations have been corrected and all required permits have been obtained and finalized. on reinspection day, present to the housing inspector the job card, plans and permits indicating that all work under building, plumbing and electrical permits is complete. prior to reinspection by housing inspector, call building, plumbing and electrical inspectors for required inspections. building sectionnot active
2022-03-03T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. 55 valparaiso street unit #5 building sectionnot active
2022-01-31T00:00:00.000Z provide section 604 affidavit (604 sfhc) provide affidavit of structural maintenance for all exterior appendages. have a licensed general contractor, structural pest control licensee, or licensed professional architect or engineer inspect all exterior decks, balconies, landings, exit corridors, stairway systems, guardrails, handrails, fire escapes and all parts thereof and verify that each inspected area is in a safe and good working condition. a blank affidavit form, to be completed and returned, is attached to this notice of violation. until affidavit is received, case cannot be abated. see attached. building sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
2021-06-07 00:00:00+00:00113 Cooking fire, confined to containerNone0
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Building Permits

Permit records for 53-55 Valparaiso St.

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Planning Records

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