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22 Margrave Pl

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0132025 8 units · 3 fl · 1910

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 22 Margrave Pl 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 1910
2 or more units
8 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.

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 1910
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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area4,676 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0132025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Yee Joo Kwan & Sau Ying, Tr 230 25Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 22 Margrave Place in Telegraph Hill is a three-story structure built in 1910, currently owned by the Joo Kwan & Sau Ying Yee Rev trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably a completed re-roofing project with torch down materials in November 2024 costing $14,000, and a substantial electrical upgrade in 2008 that included a 200A, 240V main service installation with nine meters. The property was brought up to code in 1986, demonstrating attention to regulatory compliance.

The building has been subject to routine housing inspections in 2001, 2005, and 2010, with all cases marked as Not Active. A significant maintenance issue was reported in January 2017, involving holes around gas lines in the kitchen and bathroom that raised concerns about pest entry, though this complaint is currently listed as Not Active. The property's external environment has experienced some urban challenges, with a 2020 report of an encampment near the building that was addressed through a cleanup operation, and there have been two street-related service requests in 2009 and 2017 that were resolved by PG&E. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and attention to major systems, with the most recent permit activity focusing on roof replacement, suggesting ongoing investment in the property's infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 22 Margrave Pl'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
21stpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 540 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
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

22 Margrave Pl event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 01
Garbage and debris
needles less than 20

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