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1224 Vallejo St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0125005B 6 units · 4 fl · 1957

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 1224 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 1957
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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors4
Year built1957
Total area5,438 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0125005B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Timothy Ng Trust
Mailing address
Timothy Ng, Trustee 1224 Vallejo St Apt 2A San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
042214

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Initial analysis

This 6-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building located at 1224 Vallejo Street in Russian Hill was built in 1957 and is currently owned by the Timothy Ng Trust. The building has undergone several significant structural modifications over its lifetime, including a major horizontal and vertical extension in 1983 and a reroofing project in 1992. Most notably, the property faced serious infrastructure challenges in 2008-2009, with multiple plumbing and safety violations including issues with sewer lines, fire safety equipment, and security requirements, though all these violations were abated by September 2008. More recent plumbing work was completed in 2009, including the installation of new cast iron sewer lines.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly in the late 2000s, with complaints about sewer problems, water damage, mold, and electrical issues all filed in 2008-2009. Following these incidents, there appears to have been a relative improvement in building conditions, with no major violations noted in recent years. Recent 311 calls (2021-2024) have mostly concerned exterior issues such as tree damage, sidewalk defects, and street cleaning matters. A single CO detector activation due to malfunction was recorded, with no civilian injuries reported. While there have been multiple service requests regarding plumbing and exterior maintenance over the years, the most recent building permits and violations suggest that major infrastructure issues have been addressed, though some minor plumbing and maintenance concerns persist as evidenced by recent 311 calls.

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Risk rating

How 1224 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

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
43th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 646 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.6%
Moderate concern 20.1%
Severe concern 33.3%
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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