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133-139 Varennes St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0104044 6 units · 3 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
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 133-139 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
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1907
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,530 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0104044
Ownership

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

Mailing address
186 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
—

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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135 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133
139 B Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133
133 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133
139 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133
137 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133
139 A Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 133-139 Varennes Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Roderick Hong Revocable Living Trust, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone significant improvements over the past decade. The building successfully completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (at a cost of $80,000), demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Between 2012 and 2017, substantial renovations were undertaken, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units (costing between $50,000-$55,000), installation of new electrical systems including LED lighting, and upgrades to plumbing and gas systems. Notable improvements included the addition of in-unit laundry facilities, replacement of windows, and modernizations to heating systems with the installation of a new furnace and high-efficiency heater.

The building has maintained active compliance with safety inspections, though there was one fire safety complaint in 2016 regarding blocked exits that was found to have no merit. A routine housing inspection in 2006 identified several maintenance issues including loose light fixtures, untagged fire extinguishers, and stair repairs, all of which were promptly addressed within two months. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and modernization, with the most recent building permits focusing on general improvements rather than major repairs or structural work. Recent 311 calls near the property have primarily concerned external matters such as street cleaning and parking enforcement, rather than building-specific issues. The building's records indicate a well-maintained property with a proactive approach to both residential comfort and safety requirements, particularly through the implementation of significant retrofit work and comprehensive unit renovations.

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Risk rating

How 133-139 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
42ndpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 397 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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 age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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133-139 Varennes St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 29
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestFeb 09
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