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143-145 Varennes St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0104043 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 Telegraph Hill
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 143-145 Varennes 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 area1,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0104043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nina Geneson Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Geneson Nina Trustee 2261 Market St # 476 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
091615

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145 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133
143 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 143-145 Varennes Street property is a two-story, multi-family residential building located in Telegraph Hill, built in 1907 and currently owned by the Nina Geneson Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work between 2013 and 2016, including comprehensive unit updates in 2013-2014 involving kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and plumbing work totaling over $60,000. Notable structural improvements included the replacement of a roof deck (247 sq ft) in 2013, though this followed a violation in 2005 for unauthorized construction that required abatement proceedings, which were resolved by 2010.

The property has maintained a focus on safety and maintenance, with significant repairs including dryrot remediation of existing stairs in 2013 ($25,000), reroofing work, and west wall siding replacement in later years. In addition to building improvements, there was attention to exterior maintenance with sidewalk repairs noted in 2016. The building's violation history shows initial issues with unpermitted construction of a roof deck in 2005, but these were resolved through proper permitting and compliance by 2010. Recent records show no active violations or complaints, suggesting that the property has been maintained in compliance with current building codes and regulations.

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Risk rating

How 143-145 Varennes 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
36th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 438 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.9%
Moderate concern 12.6%
Severe concern 4.5%
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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143-145 Varennes St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 01
Public works
bses request for service
311 RequestJun 01
Garbage and debris

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