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15-17 Fresno St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0145026 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 15-17 Fresno 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,120 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0145026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Katz Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Katz Jeffrey Trustee 4879 Mission St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
022709

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15 Fresno St, San Francisco, CA 94133
17 Fresno St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-family residential building at 15-17 Fresno Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by the Katz Family Trust, is a two-story structure built in 1900 classified as Flats & Duplex. The building's maintenance history shows significant attention to roof and structural elements, with two major roofing projects completed in 1997-1998 costing between $15,000-$15,000, and substantial compliance work completed in 2009 in response to physical inspection report #CC5596, which included electrical and plumbing updates.

Recent history from 2023-2024 indicates the building and its vicinity are experiencing notable plumbing and sanitation challenges, particularly with repeated sewage back-up incidents recorded in September and August 2024 from side sewer vents. The property has also faced various sanitation issues this year, including reports of human waste, medical waste (needles), and debris including an abandoned mattress, though these were generally resolved by city services. Noteworthy is a cluster of five sewer-related incidents between August and September 2024, with one case in September 2024 involving a broken lateral. The building's historical records include approved plans for two condominium conversions at the address, though it remains classified as a multi-family residential building.

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Risk rating

How 15-17 Fresno 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
58th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 287 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.2%
Moderate concern 13.4%
Severe concern 6.4%
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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15-17 Fresno St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 27
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMar 30
Parking on sidewalk

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