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506-510 Vallejo St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0132006

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 Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

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 506-510 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 unknown
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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
Unknown
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Coverage unclear. AB 1482 turns on the certificate-of-occupancy date and property type — confirm the year the building was completed.

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
Units
Floors
Year built
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0132006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Jeffrey R & Friea M Berg, T 506 Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
October 08, 2010

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Included addresses

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510 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
506 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
508 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The building at 506-510 Vallejo Street in Telegraph Hill is a 3-story, 3-unit multi-family residential structure built in 1908, currently owned by Berg Living Trust. The property has undergone significant safety improvements over recent years, with major work focused on fire safety systems between 2019-2021, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system on the ground floor and updates to the fire alarm system. The sprinkler system installation, initially estimated at $15,000, was completed along with additional underground work, followed by a revision to modify the fire service requirements. In 2021, a wireless fire alarm system was added, though noted as not fully compliant with current fire codes or NFPA 72 standards.

The building has seen substantial structural improvements, including the addition of a garage on the first floor completed in 2017 for $70,000, along with various maintenance work such as re-roofing in 2015. Historical records from 2004-2006 show several violations related to building maintenance and safety systems, including issues with interior surfaces, plumbing, electrical systems, and fire safety equipment, all of which were officially abated by July 2006. More recently, there have been numerous parking-related complaints regarding driveway blocking in 2024, with multiple citations issued. A significant infrastructure issue was reported in June 2024 regarding sidewalk damage from tree roots, which remains open. The building experienced one documented smoke detector activation with no fire and no civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 506-510 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
28thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 492 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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 complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Property class: tenancy in common

Tenancy-in-common ownership structure, which has distinct maintenance and management patterns.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
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

506-510 Vallejo St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 28
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 01
Damaging property

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