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534-538 Vallejo St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0132010A 4 units · 4 fl · 1912

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 Telegraph Hill
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 534-538 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 1912
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors4
Year built1912
Total area3,420 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0132010A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Susan Theresa Taylor Lvg Tr
Mailing address
536 Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
072114

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536 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
538 A Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
538 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
534 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The four-unit, four-story apartment building at 534-538 Vallejo Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Susan Theresa Taylor Living Trust, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance since its construction in 1912. Most notably, recent work in 2023 has focused on roof improvements, with the installation of new LVL rafters to prevent ponding (completed at a cost of $40,000) and a roofing project valued at $15,700. The building received a comprehensive upgrade in 2019 when dry rot repairs were completed on the front bay across all three levels at a cost of $130,000. Sustainable improvements include the installation of a 3.6 kW solar photovoltaic system in 2023, consisting of nine roof-mounted panels and microinverters.

The property underwent substantial renovations in 2012, including the remodeling of bathrooms and kitchens across all four units, installation of radiant heating systems, and extensive electrical upgrades throughout the building. These electrical improvements included the installation of new panels, circuits, and various appliances across all floors, along with the replacement of the building's electrical service to 200-amp with 5 meters. The building's history includes a routine inspection in 2006 that identified several safety issues related to fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and gas meter instructions, though all violations were promptly resolved within one month. While there have been multiple 311 calls regarding the property, most recently in 2023 concerning tree root damage to the sidewalk, these issues have been primarily external and not directly related to building safety or habitability. A carbon monoxide incident was recorded in the building's history, but no civilian injuries were reported, and no specific date or details are provided.

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Risk rating

How 534-538 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
47th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 363 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.5%
Moderate concern 18.9%
Severe concern 13.5%
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

534-538 Vallejo St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 08
Relocate existing kitchen, replace all appliances with electric appliances
$10,000 · Issued
DBI ComplaintMay 13
Date last observed: 12-may-26; time last observed: about 8 pm; floor: street lev; unit: exterior d; exact location: none of the above; building type: other other building; ; additional information: a door installed months ago to block access to walkway from vallejo street to san antonio place. if actually on private property then was a permit needed anyway? if so is door coloring subject to public approval?;

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