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538-542 Green St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0116016 3 units · 3 fl · 1913

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 538-542 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 1913
2 or more units
3 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 1913
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 built1913
Total area4,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0116016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Peter & Victoria Sodini 421 Cypress Ave South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
July 05, 1996

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540 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
542 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
538 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 538-542 Green Street is a three-story mixed-use building constructed in 1913, containing three residential units and ground-floor commercial space, currently owned by the Sodini Family Trust. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2015, with records showing substantial improvements to both commercial and residential portions valued at over $82,000. The property underwent significant renovations between 2013-2018, including comprehensive electrical rewiring, plumbing updates, and accessibility improvements. Notable recent work includes the 2017 bathroom modifications to meet handicap compliance, and electrical repairs in the basement area completed in early 2018.

Several complaints were filed regarding unauthorized construction work in 2013, including concerns about electrical wiring, plumbing installations, and unauthorized changes to the sidewalk area, though these issues appear to have been addressed through subsequent permits and corrections. The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety concerns, with the completion of various improvements including new fixtures, safety systems, and infrastructure upgrades. A routine inspection in 2005 revealed several fire safety and security issues, such as smoke detector requirements and gas meter instructions, though these were all abated by May 2005. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 indicate typical urban issues such as graffiti, parking concerns, and sidewalk maintenance, with all cases being resolved through normal city processes. The commercial space houses Golden Boy Pizza, which has operated under extended hours approved by the Planning Department, though there was a period of non-compliance regarding late-night operations that was subsequently addressed.

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Risk rating

How 538-542 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
34thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 451 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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538-542 Green St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 25
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