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31 Bannan Pl

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0116050 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 31 Bannan Pl 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
RM2
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 1906
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 built1906
Total area2,808 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0116050
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gee Thomas & Yuen Sally Lee 116 Summerrain Dr South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 31 Bannan Place in Telegraph Hill, owned by Thomas Gee and Sally Lee Yuen, has a documented history of maintenance and safety concerns dating back to 2000. Most significantly, between 2004-2006, the building faced multiple violations regarding lead paint hazards, security concerns related to hollow core doors, plumbing issues, mold and mildew problems, smoke detector repairs, and stairway safety concerns, all of which were ultimately addressed through various building permits. The building underwent stairway repairs in 2004 and 2006, and a separate permit from 1985 indicated efforts to bring the building into code compliance. More recent records show ongoing maintenance activity, including street space permits in 2017, though no major building violations have been recorded in recent years.

The property has experienced recurring issues with common area maintenance and basic services, as evidenced by several housing inspection cases from 2000 to 2006, including reports of mildew in bathroom areas and a period of no hot water in 2004. While there have been no building violations since 2006, the surrounding area has experienced various maintenance challenges as documented in 311 calls between 2019 and 2024, including reports of debris, human waste, and one sewage backup incident in March 2021. The most recent calls from 2023-2024 primarily involve street cleaning and waste management issues that appear to be external to the building itself rather than structural or safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 31 Bannan Pl'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
60thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 274 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.

Building age

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

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.

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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The story over time

31 Bannan Pl event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 29
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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