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549-551 Vallejo St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0145037 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 549-551 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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 1907
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area3,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0145037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Ching Munson Y Ttee 75 Shore View Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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551 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
549 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 549-551 Vallejo St in Telegraph Hill, owned by Ching Revoc Lvg Tr, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907. The building has undergone two significant re-roofing projects, one completed in 2015 at a cost of $14,800, and an earlier one in 1988, demonstrating regular maintenance of critical infrastructure. The property faced multiple compliance issues in 2002, including problems with egress obstruction, fire escape drop ladders, damaged interior paint with lead hazard concerns, and security device deficiencies, though all these violations were abated by September 2002. A recurring paint maintenance issue emerged in the mid-2010s, with complaints in 2014 and 2015 specifically mentioning lead paint concerns on the building's exterior, particularly affecting the west side, which were resolved by early 2016.

Recent history shows ongoing attention to building maintenance, with no active violations currently on file, though the property generated multiple street-related service calls between November 2024 and January 2025, primarily concerning garbage and debris on public property. These recent 311 calls, while not directly related to building conditions, indicate some level of environmental maintenance activity around the property. The building's documented history suggests that while there have been periodic maintenance challenges, particularly concerning paint and safety compliance in the early 2000s, these issues have generally been addressed through appropriate channels. The most recent significant building improvement was the 2015 re-roofing project, which represents proper attention to building infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 549-551 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
45thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 376 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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549-551 Vallejo St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint May 26
Biohazard in the hallway and restrooms, shower roomused mop on blood +pee and used it to mop women¿s bathroom restroom and shower room
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