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460-464 Union St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0104019 6 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Telegraph Hill
Above average
avg 1.2
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 460-464 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 1908
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area3,864 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0104019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lou Shuxian & Zhou Yanchun
Mailing address
1170 Huntington Dr San Jose CA 95129
Last sale
050619

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464 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
462 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
460 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

460-464 Union Street is a 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, consisting of 6 units and located in San Francisco's Telegraph Hill neighborhood. The property, currently owned by Lou Shuxian & Zhou Yanchun, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple regulatory challenges over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2018, there was a kitchen remodeling project costing $20,383, though associated plumbing permits from that period have since expired. The building has experienced several concerning incidents, particularly during unauthorized construction work in 2018 that reportedly caused an accidental fire and involved non-contracted workers, which is currently listed as an active complaint. Additionally, there was a complaint in 2016 regarding unpermitted modifications to a roof access doorway.

The property's maintenance history reveals some serious historical concerns, with violations recorded in 2011 related to interior paint conditions and potential lead paint hazards, though these were subsequently addressed. Earlier routine inspections in 2005 raised issues regarding emergency exits and smoke detectors, which were also resolved. Two alarm system malfunctions were recorded in 2009 and 2008, but no civilian injuries were reported. The building's recent history shows consistent parking enforcement issues, with numerous citations for driveway blocking recorded between 2022 and 2024, though these are not directly related to building conditions. A window replacement permit from 2007 and various citations for parking violations in the surrounding area (totaling around 11 cases in 2022-2024) are also part of the building's permit and complaint history.

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Risk rating

How 460-464 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
18th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 561 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.4%
Moderate concern 13.8%
Severe concern 61.8%
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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The story over time

460-464 Union St event timeline

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2025
Building Violation (NOV) Dec 31
Building violation
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Building Violation (NOV)Dec 31
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