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869-871 Greenwich St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0091046 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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 869-871 Greenwich 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 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 area2,116 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0091046
Ownership

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

Owner name
Obrien Brendan T
Mailing address
7421 E Windsor Ave Scottsdale AZ 85257
Last sale
032905

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869 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
871 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 869-871 Greenwich Street in Russian Hill is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907, currently owned by Brendan T O'Brien. The building underwent significant maintenance and structural work in the mid-2000s, including a $10,000 project in 2005 to replace rear stairways and landings in kind, followed by revisions to the rear side fotig for rear stairs. Earlier, in 2004, there was an expired permit for beam reinforcement valued at $5,000. The most recent building-related activity was a street space permit issued in 2008 with minimal cost implications.

The property has experienced numerous street-related issues over the past year, with several incidents of parking violations recorded between June 2023 and March 2024, including multiple instances of sidewalk parking and driveway blocking, some resulting in citations. These enforcement actions suggest ongoing challenges with parking management in the immediate vicinity. Additionally, there have been two street cleaning requests in 2023 related to waste removal and loose garbage, though these are standard municipal service calls. A documented fire incident was recorded as a public service call with no civilian injuries reported, though no specific date was provided. The building's maintenance history shows proper attention to structural elements during the 2000s renovation period, with no recent building permits or major repairs on record.

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Risk rating

How 869-871 Greenwich 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
86th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 159 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Neighborhood location

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.4%
Moderate concern 10.7%
Severe concern 11.9%
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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869-871 Greenwich St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 19
Public works
bses complaint

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