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838-848 Vallejo St

North Beach, SF 94133 0129012 10 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Beach
At or below average
avg 2.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 838-848 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 1907
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area10,710 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0129012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Toracca Properties Lp
Mailing address
Toracca Giovanni & Yvonne G Po Box 471268 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale
071806

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

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840 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
838 B Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
844 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
844 B Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
846 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
842 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
838 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
844 A Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
848 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
838 A Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 838-848 Vallejo Street in North Beach is a three-story flats structure containing 10 units, built in 1907 and currently owned by Toracca Properties LP. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history, with the most serious problems occurring between 2010-2012 when multiple sewage leak incidents were reported, including confirmed fecal water damage in 2012 that affected bathroom walls and ceilings. During this period, there were also interior surface issues noted, including water damage, paint problems, and plumbing concerns. Earlier violations from 2006 raised concerns about the building's fire safety equipment and structural elements, including exterior stairs and decking. The building underwent multiple reroofing projects in 2002, with expenses totaling over $28,000.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved street space usage, with multiple permits for street space issued in 2019, though these appear to be related to exterior rather than interior building matters. In terms of recent maintenance, a fire extinguisher compliance issue was noted in 2007 but was promptly corrected. The building has undergone regular routine inspections over the years, with the most recent documented issues appearing to have been addressed and closed out. Outside the building, there have been typical urban maintenance issues documented through 311 calls, including sidewalk cleaning and hazardous materials responses in 2019, though these are primarily related to street conditions rather than building-specific problems. The most recent interaction involving the property was a parking enforcement issue in November 2023.

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Risk rating

How 838-848 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
8th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 333 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 14.0%
Moderate concern 61.6%
Severe concern 24.4%
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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838-848 Vallejo St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 12
Parking on sidewalk
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