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857-861 Greenwich St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0091048 3 units · 3 fl · 1910

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
17
FewerMore

This building has 17 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 857-861 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 1910
2 or more units
3 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1910
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area3,683 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0091048
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chan Jeff & Lily 1638 Lawton St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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859 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
857 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
861 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 857-861 Greenwich Street in Russian Hill, owned by Jeffrey F & Lily Gin Chan R, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone significant recent renovations. Between 2021 and 2022, the property received substantial updates including two separate kitchen and bathroom remodels (costing approximately $39,000 and $40,000 respectively), complete rewiring of the entire building and one unit with new electrical panels, and associated plumbing work, all of which were properly permitted and completed. These improvements followed several housing inspection issues in early 2022, including reports of mold/mildew and damaged paint, though these complaints were promptly addressed and abated.

The building's historical record shows some concerning maintenance issues from 2006, when multiple violations were documented including problems with wood stairs, smoke detectors, combustible storage in the garage, drainage in exit hallways, and lead paint concerns. All these violations were abated by March 31, 2006. While there have been periodic routine inspections over the years (1999, 2002, 2006, and 2022), most recent complaints from 2021-2022 relate to parking enforcement issues on the sidewalk near the property, with numerous reports of vehicles obstructing the sidewalk between April 2022 and January 2022, though enforcement officers were typically unable to locate the vehicles in question. A recent sidewalk defect complaint from November 2024 regarding a collapsed sidewalk is currently open and accepted.

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Risk rating

How 857-861 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

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

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

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

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

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

Neighborhood percentile
22ndpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 884 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 53%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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857-861 Greenwich St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 21
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furniture
311 RequestMar 07
Sidewalk defect

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