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160 Valparaiso St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0092039 5 units · 4 fl · 1972

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 160 Valparaiso 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 1972
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors4
Year built1972
Total area4,902 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0092039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hui Family Living Trust The
Mailing address
Ming K & Pearl W Hui 160 Valparaiso St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
052096

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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 160 Valparaiso Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Hui Family Living Trust, has a documented history of routine maintenance and compliance efforts dating back to 1984. Most recently, in April 2024, the building underwent a significant exterior improvement project including scaffolding installation and replacement of approximately 3,000 square feet of damaged siding with new Hardie plank siding, at a cost of $25,000. The building has undergone several roofing projects, with records showing reroofing work completed in 1996 and expired permits from 1991. Three routine housing inspections were conducted in 1997, 2001, and 2005, with all cases being resolved and marked as "Not Active."

Since mid-2023, there has been a noticeable pattern of street cleaning and garbage-related service requests in the vicinity of the building, with multiple reports of loose garbage requiring pickup between July 2023 and November 2024. These include at least eight instances of general cleaning requests, though most were resolved promptly either through completed pickups or by the responding officers finding nothing requiring attention. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and compliance with housing standards, with the most recent major improvement focusing on building envelope protection and aesthetics through the new Hardie plank siding installation.

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Risk rating

How 160 Valparaiso 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
53th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 533 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.9%
Moderate concern 22.8%
Severe concern 30.3%
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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The story over time

160 Valparaiso St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Apr 28
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestFeb 22
Abandoned vehicle

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