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39-43 Genoa Pl

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0104057 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 39-43 Genoa Pl 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 1906
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area2,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0104057
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lily Ling Chow Revoc Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Chow Lily Ling Trustee 43 Genoa Pl San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
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43 Genoa Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
39 Genoa Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

This three-unit multi-family residential building, located at 39-43 Genoa Place in Telegraph Hill, was constructed in 1906 and is currently owned by the Lily Ling Chow Revocable Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime, with the most substantial work occurring in 1988-1989 when vertical and horizontal additions were completed, along with the installation of a basement sprinkler system for safety. More recent maintenance includes a reroofing project completed in 2003, and some minor street space permits issued in 2008.

The building has experienced two notable complaints regarding unauthorized construction in September 2013, concerning work on a deck above the garage/gazebo, though these complaints are listed as "Not Active." Since 2011, there has been a recurring pattern of general street cleaning issues in the vicinity of the property, with multiple reports of loose garbage requiring attention from Recology and DPW Operations teams. These cleaning incidents occurred regularly throughout 2011-2019, with at least eight documented cases, though these are primarily external street maintenance issues rather than building-specific concerns. The property's planning records are marked as closed, and there is no developer information listed.

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Risk rating

How 39-43 Genoa Pl'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
49th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 349 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.

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.3%
Moderate concern 15.8%
Severe concern 14.9%
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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The story over time

39-43 Genoa Pl event timeline

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

2024
Fire Incident Sep 09 Serious
735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Injuries: 0 · Fatalities: 0

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