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1229-1233 Green St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0124043 3 units · 3 fl · 1915

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1229-1233 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 1915
2 or more units
3 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 1915
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 built1915
Total area4,584 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0124043
Ownership

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

Mailing address
May Oi Choy Lu 252 Evelyn Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale

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1229 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1233 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1231 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1229-1233 Green Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Lui May Oi Choy Revocable Trust, has a documented history spanning several decades. The most pressing current concern involves a potentially failing retaining wall between this property and 1827 Hyde Street, which has led to an active violation notice filed in January 2024 and a related permit application in October 2024 for replacement and drainage improvements. This structural issue represents the building's most significant current risk to resident safety and property integrity. The building's maintenance history shows attention to other structural elements, including a $10,000 repair of rotted rear stairs in 2002, though earlier repairs from the 1980s (including a horizontal addition and siding work) have since expired. The property has undergone regular inspections, with routine housing inspections completed in 2001 and 2008 showing no significant concerns. Recent municipal interactions have been primarily related to exterior issues, including tree maintenance (2021), waste management (2019), and a resolved complaint about unauthorized construction (2011). While these historical records demonstrate ongoing maintenance of the century-old building, the current retaining wall issue is the most critical matter requiring attention.

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Risk rating

How 1229-1233 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

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
23rdpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 872 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
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 52%
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

1229-1233 Green St event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Oct 08
To comply with nov #202417957 remove (e) damaged south retaining wall along property line with 1827-1833 hyde st. replace wall per plan. exterior work only.
$16,700 · Complete
Planning RecordOct 08
Replace failing, non-visible rear retaining wall fully in same footprint and height. Wall is holding grade and is a permitted obstruction per Section 136.

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