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526-528 Green St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0116014 5 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 526-528 Green 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
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NBEACH
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area2,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0116014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sodini Mark & Debra Trustee 1643 Escalante Way Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
October 13, 2005

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528 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
526 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 526-528 Green Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Mark & Debra Sondini 2011 T, was constructed in 1908 and contains 5 units plus commercial space. The property has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the years, with the most recent substantial work being the installation of a wireless doorbell and accessibility sign in 2022, and an electrical panel upgrade in 2020. Of particular note, the building experienced fire-related incidents in 2003 that required major repairs, including roof framing replacement ($17,000) and interior fire damage restoration ($5,000). The property has a history of fire safety violations, with multiple citations in 2002 related to fire escape maintenance, smoke enclosure doors, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguisher requirements, though all were abated by October 18, 2002.

Recent maintenance and safety-related work includes plumbing updates in 2010 involving sink replacements and pipe work, and various electrical improvements. The building has experienced several routine inspections over the years, with the most recent major activities focused on accessibility improvements and fire safety compliance. More recently, there have been multiple 311 calls related to sidewalk cleanliness and waste removal in late 2023, as well as some graffiti issues in 2024, though these are primarily external urban maintenance matters rather than building-specific concerns. The most recent fire alarm-related incidents have all been due to system malfunctions or unintentional activations, with no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 526-528 Green 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
50thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 342 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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526-528 Green St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 04
Infestation rodent insect
Residential Building
311 RequestJul 09
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