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1034 Vallejo St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0127006 2 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 1034 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 1906
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1906
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
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area2,742 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0127006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Janet M Carter, Trustee 1034 Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
July 05, 2013

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1034 Vallejo Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Janet Carter Revocable Trust, is a duplex property constructed in 1906. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with major renovations occurring in 2013 including a complete roof replacement (cost: $46,500), comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units (cost: $150,000), electrical system upgrade with full rewiring and new lighting (cost: $150,000), and plumbing improvements including installation of gas fireplaces and shower pans. Structural safety measures were implemented in 2000 and 2006 with voluntary seismic strengthening of cripple walls, sill plate anchorage, and foundation work (costs: $24,000 and $20,000 respectively).

More recent issues have raised concerns about building safety and maintenance, particularly regarding fire safety systems. In December 2024, the building received violations related to sprinkler/standpipe systems, with previous fire safety concerns documented in 2020-2023 including alarm system malfunctions, multiple fire code violations, and blocked exit concerns. The property has experienced several false alarm incidents with the fire alarm system, though no actual fires or civilian injuries have been reported. The building's immediate surroundings have seen various municipal service calls, primarily related to parking issues and street maintenance, with two pavement defect reports in 2021-2022, though these external factors do not directly impact building safety or habitability. The most recent open case to note is from December 2021 regarding a temporary moving sign request, which is still listed as open.

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Risk rating

How 1034 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
86thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 159 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

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 10%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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