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834-838 Green St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0119014 5 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 834-838 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
5 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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area6,390 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0119014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mah Green Street Partnershi
Mailing address
Po Box 608 Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
033020

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834 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
836 A Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
838 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
836 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
834 A Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

834-838 Green Street is a three-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. Built in 1911 and containing five units, the property is currently undergoing significant improvements as evidenced by multiple active permits. Most notably, in December 2024, permits were issued for comprehensive reroofing work on both the front and rear sections of the building, with each roofing project estimated to cost $20,000. Additionally, a substantial project is under review to legalize and convert an existing undocumented unit in the front building's first floor into an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), including code compliance upgrades and new NFPA 13 sprinklers, with an estimated cost of $175,400.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a skylight installation in 2015 and a complete reroofing in 1990. While there was one building complaint filed in March 2022 regarding unpermitted work and security issues with shared garage space, this was resolved within three days and the case is no longer active. The property has undergone routine housing inspections in 2000, 2003, and 2006, all of which were completed without any noted ongoing concerns. A single parking-related 311 call was received in 2019, which was resolved through citation issuance. The current renovation work, particularly the roofing projects and ADU legalization, suggests active investment in maintaining and upgrading the property, though tenants should be aware of potential temporary disruptions during construction work.

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Risk rating

How 834-838 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
39th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 691 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.5%
Moderate concern 34.8%
Severe concern 16.7%
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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834-838 Green St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Feb 04
Adu unit legalization as requested by bid.
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