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474 Vallejo St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0133023 5 units · 3 fl · 1926

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 474 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 1926
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1926
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area3,652 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0133023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
474 Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 5-unit multi-family residential building at 474 Vallejo Street, located in Telegraph Hill and owned by Rosalie & Beatrice A Taggi, was constructed in 1926 and has undergone several significant improvements in recent years. Most notably, Unit 5 has received substantial attention, with completed window replacements in 2022 (including 13 new windows and a patio door) and recent kitchen and bathroom remodels in late 2023 costing approximately $44,000. There were previous concerns about unauthorized renovations in Unit 5, including reports of work being conducted by unlicensed contractors, though these issues appear to have been addressed through proper permitting and inspections.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and safety improvements, including a sewer lateral section replacement completed in 2011, and recent electrical work in November 2023 involving kitchen and bath renovations and sub-panel relocation. In 2005, the property underwent a routine housing inspection that identified multiple safety-related issues including concerns about smoke detectors, emergency exits, wooden stairs, and fire extinguishers, all of which were resolved by June 2005. The building's exterior has seen ongoing attention, with recent work including the installation of new posts and cement for an exterior stairwell. While there have been numerous parking-related complaints near the property between 2023-2024, these are external to the building itself. The property currently has no active building violations or major outstanding issues, and its recent permit activity indicates active maintenance and upgrading of the building systems and units.

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Risk rating

How 474 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
20thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 547 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
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

474 Vallejo St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 19
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 27
Blocking driveway cite only

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