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1258-1260 Union St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0096024 2 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 1258-1260 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0096024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dewees Tr
Mailing address
Dewees Michael F Trustee 1258 Union St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
112114

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1260 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1258 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1258-1260 Union Street in Russian Hill is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Dewees Tr. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the years, with the most serious incident occurring in 2008 when fire damage necessitated repairs to framing, drywall, siding, and the roof, costing $70,000. More recent improvements include substantial plumbing work in 2024 with the installation of a 5-inch house trap and a 2-way cleanout for sewer diagnostics, indicating ongoing maintenance of the building's infrastructure. The property has seen various updates to its systems, including a basement lightwell infill and garage expansion in 2011 ($95,000), and a basement roof drain installation in 2011, along with multiple electrical upgrades. The building experienced some historical interior improvements in the late 1980s and 1990s, including bathroom and kitchen renovations.

The property has had several maintenance and repair works completed, including a new furnace installation in 2009, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and various electrical improvements. The sidewalk repairs from 2001 remain listed as expired. Recent municipal service calls from 2022-2024 show typical urban neighborhood concerns such as parking violations, street cleaning issues, and utility maintenance requests, though these are primarily related to the public right-of-way rather than the building itself. The most recent building-related work appears to be the electrical receptacle installation for the water heater area in August 2024, demonstrating that the property continues to receive regular attention to its infrastructure needs.

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Risk rating

How 1258-1260 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
62th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 431 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.9%
Moderate concern 13.1%
Severe concern 21.0%
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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1258-1260 Union St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Oct 06
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
Plumbing PermitSep 13
Work category: 1p; 5 inch house trap

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