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1224-1228 Union St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0096021 3 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 1224-1228 Union 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0096021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mcfadden Charles R 1997 Rev
Mailing address
Charles Mcfadden 1224 Union St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
021998

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1226 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1228 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1224 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1224-1228 Union Street in Russian Hill is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907, currently owned by the McFadden Charles R 1997 Rev Trust. The property has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a 1987 conversion of an existing room into a single-car garage, reroofing in 1998, and the installation of vinyl siding on one side in 2002. More recent building modifications include a street space permit granted in 2005, though the current status of that modification is unclear.

The building has been subject to routine housing inspections in both 2000 and 2011, with no active complaints on record. The property and its immediate surroundings have experienced various maintenance issues and service requests in recent years, including a sewage backup incident in March 2018, a collapsed sidewalk due to root damage (also in March 2018), and multiple parking-related incidents. The most recent issues, as of 2024, involve an abandoned vehicle report and a missing sign repair request. Historical exterior maintenance work includes sidewalk repairs completed in April 2018. The presence of multiple parking enforcement requests suggests ongoing challenges with parking management in the area, while service requests related to both human/animal waste and sewer issues indicate occasional neighborhood sanitation concerns have been addressed by city services.

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Risk rating

How 1224-1228 Union 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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 48.2%
Moderate concern 19.9%
Severe concern 31.9%
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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1224-1228 Union St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 08
Garbage and debris
furniture

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