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28 Fresno St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0145039 4 units · 4 fl · 1913

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 28 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 1913
2 or more units
4 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 1913
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
Units4
Floors4
Year built1913
Total area5,664 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0145039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
529 - 533 Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
November 05, 2003

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Included addresses

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28 Fresno St, San Francisco, CA 94133
531 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
529 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
533 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The four-unit, four-story apartment building at 28 Fresno Street in Telegraph Hill, constructed in 1913 and currently owned by Stephanie J. Vigil, has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades. The most substantial work occurred in 2006-2008, including a unit merger project that combined two units into one owner-occupied space with a budget of $10,000, accompanied by electrical rewiring work to reconnect circuits and relocate the sub-panel. Structural improvements were made in 2004 with a $25,500 project to reinforce the building's brick masonry and foundation. Earlier improvements included the installation of a fire sprinkler system and interior renovations in 1998.

Recent records from 2023-2024 indicate several maintenance and infrastructure issues near the property, including sidewalk defects, garbage concerns, and tree maintenance needs, though these primarily relate to the street and public areas rather than the building itself. The most recent building-related activities include December 2023 construction-related concerns and multiple reports of debris and abandoned furniture on the street in late 2023 through early 2024. Two routine housing inspections in 1999 and 2005 were completed without any noted ongoing issues. While the building's major systems appear to have been upgraded in the earlier renovations, there have been no recorded building permits for significant interior work in recent years, with the most recent permits primarily concerning street space usage and a garage door opener installation in 2007-2008.

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Risk rating

How 28 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

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
40thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 410 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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

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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The story over time

28 Fresno St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 18
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