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918-922 Union St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0099004C 3 units · 3 fl · 1916

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 918-922 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 1916
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area5,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0099004C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Leonard-Emery Family Trust
Mailing address
Michael R Emery & Amy Leona 922 Union St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
091212

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918 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
920 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
922 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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AI summary

The 3-unit residential building at 918-922 Union Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Leonard-emery Family Trust, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1916. The property has undergone several substantial renovations over the past 13 years, with the most recent being a comprehensive kitchen remodel completed in 2023 costing $60,000, which included the addition of new sinks, exhaust fans, and lighting in various rooms. Between 2010 and 2010, significant improvements were made including bathroom and kitchen remodels, addition of a shower, installation of sound dampening features, and the proposed construction of a 500 sq ft rooftop deck (which permit expired). The building underwent extensive plumbing and electrical upgrades during this period, including the installation of new radiant heating systems for units 920 and 922, and comprehensive electrical rewiring to support modern appliances and safety features.

The building's history includes a routine housing inspection in 2005 that identified several fire safety-related issues, including egress obstructions and fire extinguisher concerns, though these violations were promptly addressed and abated by July 2005. More recently, there have been recurring issues with vehicles blocking the property's driveway, with multiple citations issued between 2020 and 2024. A flooding incident on the street was reported in December 2023 but was investigated and found to be unresolved. The property has maintained active compliance with housing codes since 2005, with no current violations on record.

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Risk rating

How 918-922 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
79th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 238 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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 location

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

Building age

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.6%
Moderate concern 14.6%
Severe concern 9.8%
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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918-922 Union St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Dec 18
Flooding
On street
Plumbing PermitJan 31
Remodel kitchen, add exhaust fans

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