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985-991 Greenwich St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0092029 4 units · 4 fl · 1908

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 985-991 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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 1908
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
Units4
Floors4
Year built1908
Total area4,660 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0092029
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1828 Fell St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
October 12, 2017

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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991 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
989 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
985 A Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
987 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
985 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The four-story multi-family residential building at 985-991 Greenwich Street, constructed in 1908, has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years, with the most recent notable work being multiple unsuccessful attempts to add new bathrooms and remodel kitchens between 2018-2020, though some renovation work was successfully completed during this period. A major project was undertaken in 2019 to convert the first floor from a garage and storage space into an ADU with modern amenities including a new NFPA 13-R sprinkler system, though there have been subsequent permit withdrawals and modifications regarding this work. The building underwent substantial electrical upgrades in 2018-2019, including a full apartment rewire, installation of new panelboards, and comprehensive circuitry improvements for two units, alongside significant plumbing work including sewer lateral replacement and water main upgrades in 2021.

Historically, the building faced several violations in 2003 related to fire safety, including issues with fire proofing, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors, though all these violations were abated by May 2003. The property has seen consistent maintenance and improvement work, including a complete reroofing in 2018 and various utility upgrades. Recent activity has shown recurring issues with parking violations in the vicinity, with multiple misdemeanor citations issued between 2023-2024, indicating possible accessibility concerns for residents. Notably, there was one tenant buyout recorded in February 2017 for $102,053 at 987 Greenwich Street, though information for other units is not available in the records. The most recent building-related issues reported through 311 calls are primarily related to street parking concerns and include reports of garbage and debris, with the most recent complaint being from January 2025.

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Risk rating

How 985-991 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
41stpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 668 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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985-991 Greenwich St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 02
Other excessive noise
Noise
311 RequestSep 06
Parking on sidewalk

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