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103-105 Alta St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0105009 2 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 103-105 Alta 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 1909
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
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area1,908 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0105009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Robison Jeremiah&Jacqueline
Mailing address
103 -105 Alta St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
011513

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105 Alta St, San Francisco, CA 94133
103 Alta St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 103-105 Alta Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Jeremiah and Jacqueline Robison, is a two-unit flats and duplex structure built in 1909. The property underwent significant renovations between 2009-2011, including comprehensive interior upgrades to both units, window replacements, and a full seismic upgrade with new plumbing and electrical systems, at a cost of $500,000. During this renovation period, several issues were documented, including three building complaints in 2010 related to construction activities: unauthorized enclosure of open areas, work beyond permit scope, and construction dust affecting neighboring properties. Infrastructure improvements included the installation of a new hydronic heating system covering all three floors with a boiler, complete plumbing system upgrades including new drains and fixtures, and electrical rewiring of both units, all of which were properly permitted and completed.

The building has experienced recurring sewer-related issues, with two documented sewage backup incidents in 2020 and 2022 involving 4-inch vent lines that required attention from PUC Sewer Operations. The property's maintenance history shows some older permits from 1988 (kitchen renovations) and 1996 (foundation work) that are no longer active. Recent activity at the address has been limited to routine matters, including parking enforcement calls in 2020 and 2023, with the most recent significant building-related incident being the 2022 sewage backup. The area has generally maintained compliance with building regulations since the completion of the 2009-2011 renovation period, with no major complaints or permit violations recorded in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 103-105 Alta 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
68th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 219 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 86.4%
Moderate concern 7.2%
Severe concern 6.4%
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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103-105 Alta St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 22
Public works
bses request for service

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