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1291-1295 Union St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0123048 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

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 Russian Hill — not a forecast
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 1291-1295 Union 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area1,990 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0123048
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1291 Union St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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1293 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1295 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1291 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1291-1295 Union Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. Built in 1911 and currently owned by the Yim S & Lisa Cheung Revocable Trust, this flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most notably, a recent complaint filed in August 2024 reported hazardous conditions including combustible debris and collapsed structure on the roof, though this complaint is still listed as "not active" in the system. In early 2022, the building underwent substantial exterior maintenance including siding repairs and painting at a cost of $15,000. Previous maintenance work has included reroofing (2012), back stairs repairs (2008), exterior wall repairs (2006), and various upgrades to common areas and safety systems.

The building has a history of both routine inspections and violations, particularly in 2016 when multiple safety issues were noted including the need for fire extinguisher servicing, carbon monoxide detectors, self-closing doors, and other security requirements - all of which were subsequently abated. An earlier set of violations from 2008 related to building permits, gas meter instructions, plumbing/electrical issues, and stair repairs, which were also resolved. Major structural modifications include a horizontal addition completed in 1994 and the construction of a mezzanine bedroom in 1985. Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of parking-related incidents recorded near the building, with three illegal parking and abandoned vehicle complaints filed between 2022 and 2024, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or maintenance. The property has experienced recurring issues with street cleaning, as evidenced by multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans in 2018 and 2022, indicating potential challenges with waste management in the area.

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Risk rating

How 1291-1295 Union 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
74thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 295 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1291-1295 Union St event timeline

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