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334-340 Vallejo St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0134003 6 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 334-340 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 1909
2 or more units
6 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 1909
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area6,972 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0134003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
340a Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
April 28, 2005

Landlord portfolio

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

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Included addresses

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334 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
340 A Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
338 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
336 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
340 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
338 A Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 334-340 Vallejo Street property is a three-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located in Telegraph Hill, owned by Greg Giachino and constructed in 1909. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with several major systems upgraded between 2011-2015, including comprehensive electrical rewiring of multiple units (most notably unit 338A in 2013), complete plumbing system overhauls including new bathrooms and kitchen installations, and HVAC improvements with new furnaces and ducts. A notable soft-story concern was identified in 2017 but was resolved by 2020, and the building received necessary approvals for extending rear stairs to the roof, though this project experienced some delays and required multiple permits to complete.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing both routine and urgent repairs, with immediate attention given to plumbing issues, including multiple leaky pipe complaints from 2008-2009. A cluster of building violations was documented in late 2003 related to safety and maintenance matters, including repairs needed for doors, fire extinguishers, and security features, all of which were abated by September 2004. Recent records from 2024 show recurring issues with blocked sidewalks due to scooters, though these are external to the building itself. The property has had regular inspections and permit completions, with minimal unresolved issues, though there were some expired permits from 2017-2019 that required subsequent follow-up permits to obtain final inspections. The building's fire safety systems have been periodically reviewed, with one notable complaint in 2015 regarding sprinkler systems, but this was resolved within a year.

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Risk rating

How 334-340 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
23rdpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 527 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Building size

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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334-340 Vallejo St event timeline

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2019
Building Permit Oct 16
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 200602285650. all work is complete.
$1 · Complete

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