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435-437 Union St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0115043 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 435-437 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 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 area2,376 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0115043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sullivan Daniel
Mailing address
435 - 437 Union St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
100411

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437 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
435 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 435-437 Union Street in Telegraph Hill is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906, currently owned by Daniel Sullivan. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work occurring in 2021 involving a kitchen renovation in Unit #2 that included electrical upgrades and plumbing work costing $15,000, though this project generated multiple complaints in April 2021 regarding unpermitted work and construction noise affecting multiple units. Prior improvements include substantial fire safety upgrades in 2005, with the installation of both underground and above-ground fire sprinkler systems in the garage, followed by various electrical and bathroom renovation work between 2004-2006.

The building has maintained relatively good compliance with safety regulations, though there was one notable incident in 2009 involving an expired backflow prevention device certification that was promptly resolved within two weeks. Recent property condition reports from 2025 indicate some exterior maintenance issues, including a collapsed sidewalk, though this appears to be a public infrastructure matter rather than a building maintenance issue. The property has experienced periodic street cleaning and debris concerns in 2022-2025, primarily involving sidewalk maintenance and litter issues, which are not directly related to the building's structural or maintenance conditions. The only recorded fire-related incident was a malfunctioning CO detector activation, which resulted in no civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 435-437 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

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
15th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 581 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.2%
Moderate concern 16.7%
Severe concern 15.1%
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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435-437 Union St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 14
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 01
Municipal transportation agency

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