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818-820 Green St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0119011 3 units · 3 fl · 1911

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 818-820 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 1911
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 1911
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 built1911
Total area3,810 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0119011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
431 Steiner St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
051821

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818 A Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
820 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
818 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 818-820 Green Street, built in 1911 in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, has undergone extensive renovations and faced several significant issues in recent years. The current owner, 818 Green St 2020 LLC, has made substantial improvements during their tenure, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the building in 2021 (76 heads, NFPA 13R), the addition of a roof deck in 2021, and significant plumbing and electrical upgrades completed in 2022 involving kitchen and bathroom remodels across all units with new HVAC systems and fixtures. However, the property has experienced persistent challenges, notably a series of active violations from a 2018 housing inspection task force revealing multiple safety and maintenance issues, including mold/mildew problems, egress obstructions, sink repairs, and concerns about carbon monoxide alarms. A recent complaint filed in May 2023 remains active, alleging unpermitted work being conducted on the property. The building's history includes earlier violations in 2017 related to water damage and mold, though these were ultimately abated. The property has undergone multiple tenant buyouts, with payments totaling over $250,000 between 2018 and 2021, suggesting significant changes to the tenant composition during this period.

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Risk rating

How 818-820 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

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
81th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 215 are predicted to be safer.

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.8%
Moderate concern 24.6%
Severe concern 5.6%
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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The story over time

818-820 Green St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 09
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#202102114440, 202208251317 all work is complete
$1 · Complete
Building PermitJun 05
To obtain final inspection all work approved under pa#: 201812067663, 202009184473, and 202002134429.

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