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1340 Vallejo St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0124012 6 units · 3 fl · 1911

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 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 1340 Vallejo 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
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area4,935 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0124012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chew James Wing Yin 35176 Millwood Ct Newark CA 94560
Last sale

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Initial analysis

1340 Vallejo Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1911 and located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. The building has a significant history of fire safety upgrades and incidents, most notably experiencing fire damage in 1990 that required substantial repairs and led to the installation of a fire sprinkler system in the basement. In recent years, there have been proactive efforts to enhance fire safety systems, including a 2023 permit to replace the fire alarm system and install low-frequency horns, following an earlier (and subsequently cancelled) permit in 2021 for a more comprehensive fire alarm upgrade. The building underwent routine housing inspections in 2001 and 2008, with the 2008 inspection identifying multiple fire safety-related violations that were resolved within one month, including issues with fire alarm recharge and electrical systems.

The property's maintenance record shows attention to various infrastructure needs, including a furnace replacement in 2010. Recent external issues include a 2024 sidewalk defect that was resolved, and past incidents such as construction noise complaints and waste management concerns in the vicinity. The building's location has been subject to typical urban challenges noted in 311 calls, such as sidewalk cleaning and parking issues, which have all been resolved. Historical records show the building was reconstructed following the 1990 fire incident, with multiple planning records indicating the involvement of various developers in the rebuilding process within the RH-3 zoning district.

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Risk rating

How 1340 Vallejo 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
51stpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 555 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

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 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1340 Vallejo St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 06
No parking
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