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319-323 Union St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0114056 3 units · 3 fl · 1912

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
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 319-323 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 1912
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1912
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area3,093 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0114056
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2377 Filbert St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
March 12, 2014

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319 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
323 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
321 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 319-323 Union Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Smith Jv & Br, was constructed in 1912 and contains three units. The building has undergone several significant renovation projects in recent years, with major work completed in 2016 including a substantial $200,000 project that involved structural improvements such as replacing wood columns with steel moment frames in the garage, roof deck replacement, and interior improvements to unit #319. This 2016 renovation also encompassed electrical rewiring of unit 319 and building service upgrade, plumbing updates including new furnaces and water heaters, and bathroom renovations. The building experienced some safety-related issues in 2005, when multiple violations were recorded regarding fire safety equipment, handrails, and emergency exiting, though these were all abated by April 27, 2005.

More recent concerns have emerged, including two fire hazard reports in July and August 2021, both of which were closed with conditions corrected. The building underwent various structural maintenance work in 2017, including repair of dry rot in the rear stairs for $3,500. Several violations and complaints were documented in 2016 regarding the roof deck construction, including allegations of work beyond the permitted scope and installation of an oversized deck surround, though these were ultimately marked as not active. The property has also seen various infrastructure improvements over the years, including multiple window installations (1998 and 2001), bathroom and kitchen remodels, and a sewer line replacement in 2010. Historical issues include water intrusion problems documented in 2011 affecting the foundation, and exterior peeling paint noted in 2011, though these were subsequently addressed.

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Risk rating

How 319-323 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
63rdpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 253 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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.

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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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319-323 Union St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 05
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 01
Parking on sidewalk

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