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292 Union St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0106016 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 292 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area1,620 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0106016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Barbara A
Mailing address
15311 Hesperian Blvd San Leandro CA 94578
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

292 Union Street is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in Telegraph Hill, built in 1900 and currently owned by Barbara A Lee. The building has undergone several significant modifications over its history, including a 1984 conversion from two units to one unit with kitchen alterations, and in 2000, the blocking of three windows on the building's side. In July 2012, the property experienced multiple building violations related to lead-based paint concerns and weatherproofing issues with the stucco, all of which were officially abated by January 2013. These violations were linked to complaints about poor maintenance, specifically regarding peeling paint around ground level trim and garage doors, and deteriorating stucco conditions.

The property has had various maintenance and incident reports over the past decade, including multiple instances of driveway blocking (most recently in 2023), graffiti issues in 2017 and 2018, and some water-related inquiries in 2019. A notable planning matter involved a variance request related to a glass enclosure over the existing private garage, though this was ultimately disapproved. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, particularly in 2012, most documented complaints and violations have been resolved, and there have been no active building violations since early 2013. The property has primarily experienced typical urban dwelling issues related to street parking, graffiti, and occasional utility matters, rather than serious structural or safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 292 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
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 87.3%
Moderate concern 7.3%
Severe concern 5.4%
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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The story over time

292 Union St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Nov 20
Encampment
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