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7 Varennes St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0115032 6 units · 3 fl · 1908

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 7 Varennes 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 1908
2 or more units
6 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 1908
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area2,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0115032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jerome & Amy Yee Trs 451 Southgate Ave Daly City CA 94015
Last sale

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Initial analysis

7 Varennes Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located in Telegraph Hill, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by Jerome & Amy Yee Revocable Trust. The property has experienced several maintenance challenges over the years, with particularly notable issues emerging in 2011-2012 when complaints were filed regarding poor exterior paint condition, including peeling paint around wood window frames and exposed raw wood at the base of the building, which raised safety concerns. These violations, related to weatherproofing and potential lead paint hazards, were documented but appear to have been addressed, as indicated by their "Not Active" status.

More recent maintenance activity includes the installation of a new 4-inch building house trap in November 2023, though this follows a concerning pattern of sewer-related issues - three separate sewer backup incidents were reported in October 2023. The property has undergone routine inspections over the years (2000 and 2005), and a rear yard variance was approved in planning records. Recent street-level maintenance concerns have been documented through 311 calls, including reports of garbage, debris, and waste on or near the property, though most of these issues have been resolved. While historical exterior maintenance issues suggest past challenges, the building's most recent records indicate active maintenance response, particularly regarding plumbing infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 7 Varennes 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
56thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 301 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

7 Varennes St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 30
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestFeb 10
311 service request

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