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1252 Montgomery St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0113019 2 units · 2 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
Above average
avg 1.2
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1252 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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0113019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yudowitz Martin B & Graham
Mailing address
534 Bayview Dr Hermosa Beach CA 90254
Last sale
031301

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 1252 Montgomery Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Martin B. Yudowitz and Graham, was constructed in 1900 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The property has been facing active building violations since March 2018, including problems with lead paint hazards, weatherproofing of siding, plumbing and electrical systems, various unit repairs needed (toilets, windows, floors), and unauthorized work including unpermitted wiring and plumbing. These violations build upon a documented history of exterior maintenance challenges, including recurring issues with peeling paint and weatherproofing dating back to 2012 and 2013, when concerns about lead paint hazards were formally documented. Historical records show some basic maintenance work was performed in the late 1990s, including bathroom and kitchen repairs and reroofing work, though these permits have since expired.

The building's current condition raises multiple safety and habitability concerns, as evidenced by the active complaint from March 2018 listing numerous violations including damaged stairs, malfunctioning electrical systems, plumbing issues, and problems with floor coverings. A previous complaint from October 2017 regarding unstable front exterior stairs and chipping paint indicates ongoing structural and maintenance challenges. While there have been some street space permits issued in 2002 and 2013, the most pressing issues appear to be concentrated within the building itself, particularly regarding building systems and structural elements. The property has also generated frequent parking enforcement calls in recent months (October-November 2023), though these are primarily related to street parking concerns rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 1252 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
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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1252 Montgomery St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 19
Abandoned vehicles
DPT Abandoned Vehicles Low
311 RequestOct 31
Other illegal parking

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