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1290-1292 Union St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0096031 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

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 1290-1292 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 1915
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 built1915
Total area2,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0096031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Glenn-Gong 2020 Family Trus
Mailing address
Glenn James R & Gong Cather 1996 15Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
061901

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1292 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1290 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1290-1292 Union St is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. Built in 1915 and currently owned by the Glenn-gong 2020 Family Trust, this flats and duplex style building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement works over the years. Most notably, there were two concerning incidents in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic: one complaint in April reported construction work being performed during shelter-in-place orders, and another in May noted expired permits as of March 2020. The building has seen regular maintenance including reroofing work performed in 1992 and 2016, window replacements in 1998 (though these permits are listed as expired), and various interior upgrades including kitchen and bathroom work in 1998, which also show as expired permits.

Recent history shows ongoing issues typical for the urban environment, including multiple 311 calls regarding street-level concerns. These range from parking violations (with tow requests in February 2023 and December 2020) to illegal postings (February 2022), and various cleaning and maintenance requests such as garbage removal and street cleaning (March and June 2020). The building's permit and complaint history suggest periodic maintenance and upgrades, though some permits have expired without clear resolution, and there have been instances of work being performed without proper permits, particularly concerning window replacements in 2013. Importantly, while there have been several complaints about building-related issues, none of these indicate immediate safety concerns, and most have been resolved through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 1290-1292 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
31th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 782 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.5%
Moderate concern 36.6%
Severe concern 18.9%
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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1290-1292 Union St event timeline

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311 Request Jan 25
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