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908 Vallejo St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0128023 6 units · 3 fl · 1924

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 908 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 1924
2 or more units
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area5,322 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0128023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hong Lauren A
Mailing address
1554 Los Altos Dr Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
051397

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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 908 Vallejo Street in Russian Hill, owned by Hong Lauren A, has undergone several significant upgrades and faced various challenges since its construction in 1924. Recent improvements include a complete electrical panel replacement in 2022 and kitchen renovations in 2018 for units #1 and #2, which also involved plumbing and electrical work totaling approximately $16,000. The building has seen consistent window upgrades, with six windows installed in 1993 and aluminum replacements in 1992. A concerning pattern emerged in 2004 with multiple building violations, including inadequate heating in Unit #6 and fire safety concerns regarding the fire escape system and roof access, though these issues were resolved by early 2005. The property has maintained regular safety inspections, with the most recent routine inspections showing generally compliance, though issues such as driveway blocking (documented in multiple 311 calls) have persisted, with citations issued in several instances.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical systems, including complete re-roofing work in 2018 (though one permit was cancelled), and the addition of electrical receptacles and space heaters for apartments #5 and #6 in 2004. Previous problems with water leakage affecting the neighboring property at 906 Vallejo Street were documented in 1997, and there have been periodic plumbing and electrical violations noted, particularly in the early 2000s. The property's recent maintenance record suggests active management and timely response to building needs, with most recent permits being completed without issue. The numerous 311 calls regarding driveway blocking suggest an ongoing parking management challenge in the immediate vicinity, though these are not directly related to building safety or maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 908 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
49th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 578 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.2%
Moderate concern 18.9%
Severe concern 35.9%
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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The story over time

908 Vallejo St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
311 Request Sep 26
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 25
Sidewalk defect

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