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833-837 Greenwich St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0091052 3 units · 3 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
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 833-837 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 1912
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 1912
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 built1912
Total area3,435 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0091052
Ownership

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

Mailing address
833 Greenwich St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
April 08, 2010

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835 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
833 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
837 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 833-837 Greenwich St in Russian Hill, owned by Christopher A. Leung, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade. Most recently, in 2024, the building received electrical upgrades including a 400-amp overhead service installation and EV charging infrastructure. A major structural improvement was completed in 2014, converting a basement storage room into a parking garage with an accompanying driveway ramp. The building underwent important safety enhancements in 2011, including voluntary soft-story strengthening at the front with steel moment frames. Between 2010-2012, various unit renovations were completed, including bathroom remodels in Unit 837, removal of non-bearing partitions and bathroom fixtures in the basement, and furnace replacements in Units 835 and 837.

The property has a history of maintenance challenges, particularly noted in 2010 when multiple building violations were recorded, including issues with mold/mildew, lead paint concerns, window repairs, and plumbing work performed without proper permits. These violations were all abated by March 2010. There were subsequent complaints in 2013 regarding unpermitted construction work and material dumping, though these cases were also closed. More recent improvements suggest significant investment in the building's infrastructure and safety systems, with the most current electrical upgrades indicating a focus on modernizing building systems and improving resident amenities. The property has maintained regular compliance with building inspections since the 2010 violations, with no recent active violations on record.

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Risk rating

How 833-837 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
69thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 351 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Neighborhood location

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

833-837 Greenwich St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Sep 24
50-amp circuit in garage for ev outlet location, wire (2) outdoor hvac condensers 30-amp, indoor fan coil located in garage
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