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1308 Montgomery St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0106017A 2 units · 4 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 1308 Montgomery 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
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area3,285 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0106017A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Whitney-Halsted Com Ppty Tr
Mailing address
Wells Whitney & Anne W Hals 1308 Montgomery St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
090909

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The property at 1308 Montgomery Street is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Whitney-halsted Com Ppty Tr. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the past three decades, with the most recent major work being filed in November 2024. This proposed project includes removing the existing front deck and second-floor French doors, replacing windows at the front elevation, removing fireplaces and flues, repairing siding, adding skylights, and undertaking substantial interior remodeling of four bathrooms and two kitchens. Earlier improvements include the installation of a sump pump and alarm system in 2006, construction of a new retaining wall in 2006 at a cost of $150,000, comprehensive window repairs in 2004, deck repairs in 2002, and various structural improvements in the early '90s including mudsill bolting to the foundation.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with roof replacement in 1998 and living space modifications in 1993. A recent incident in 2019 involved human or animal waste on the street/sidewalk near the property, which was resolved by the Department of Public Works. There was also a brief period of unauthorized short-term rental activity associated with the property that has since been closed with no violations found. The property underwent various front elevation modifications in past reviews, with specific attention to preserving historical features through in-kind replacements and careful renovations. While the building has received appropriate attention to its structural and aesthetic maintenance needs over the years, prospective residents should be aware of the ongoing major renovations proposed for 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1308 Montgomery 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
60th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 274 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.6%
Moderate concern 8.4%
Severe concern 3.9%
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

1308 Montgomery St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 30
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
DBI ComplaintMar 20
Date last observed: 19-mar-26; time last observed: 11 am; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling expired permits; work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; ; additional information: no building permit posted; scaffolding erected;

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