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5 Montague Pl

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0114008 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 5 Montague 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 area2,682 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0114008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Latour Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Thomas W & Barbara J Latour 5 Montague Pl San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
051518

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

Located in Telegraph Hill, 5 Montague Place is a three-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, currently owned by the Latour Revocable Trust. The property underwent significant improvements in 2017, including a major renovation of the lower unit valued at $200,000, featuring new kitchen and bathroom fixtures, tiles, and interior paint. This renovation was accompanied by electrical upgrades including under-cabinet lighting installation and plumbing work involving new bathroom fixtures. The building's recent maintenance history shows attention to both internal and external upkeep, with completed projects including the installation of 13 solar PV modules in 2014, window replacements in 2006, and various bathroom and kitchen renovations. Structural and maintenance work has been appropriately documented through building, plumbing, and electrical permits, demonstrating regular upkeep of the approximately 117-year-old structure.

The property has experienced recurring issues with illegal parking in the vicinity, particularly noticeable in the recent months from September to December 2023, with multiple citations issued for various vehicles, though some drivers were not located when enforcement arrived. While these parking infractions are not directly related to building safety or habitability, they may impact resident convenience and access to the property. The building's maintenance record shows proper attention to structural integrity and modernization efforts, with improvements such as gas fireplace installations, electrical system upgrades, and exterior repairs documented through appropriate permits. The almost 40 total permits on record since 1984, including significant improvements from 2006 and 2014, suggest regular maintenance and upgrading of the property over time.

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Risk rating

How 5 Montague 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
61th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 267 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.

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 75.6%
Moderate concern 14.0%
Severe concern 10.4%
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

5 Montague Pl event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Jun 06
Construction of new roof deck and parapet wall, demolition of rear fire escape, construction of new accessory storage shed in rear yard (meeting PC 136), new roof deck rails on third floor and extension of existing internal stair to roof
Closed
Building PermitJun 04
New roof deck. int & ext stairs for roof deck access. new skylights, fire rated. parapets & roof stair / deck guards. expand garge to include storage / mech rooms. new garage conc floor slab, foundation upgrades. new garage door & rear facade sliding doors. lower (e) rear patio on grade. relocate /

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