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729-733 Vallejo St

North Beach, SF 94133 0147026 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 North Beach — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 729-733 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 1906
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NBEACH
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 1906
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 built1906
Total area3,660 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0147026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
P O Box 2088 Burlingame CA 94011
Last sale
August 07, 2020

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729 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
733 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 729-733 Vallejo Street in North Beach, owned by Kir Ryan Zhi-en, has a storied history dating back to its 1906 construction. The property underwent significant changes in 2021 when a proposed conversion from bar to dental office was initiated (though the permit was ultimately revoked), following a period of bar-related repairs and renovations in 2012. The building's infrastructure has been substantially improved over the years, with completed projects including 1-hour rated wall constructions in 2001, structural underpinning for a parking garage in 2000, and comprehensive plumbing upgrades in 2012. Historical records show earlier improvements including reroofing and the installation of a fire suppression system in the mid-1990s, though these permits have since expired.

More recently, the property has faced some challenges with its immediate vicinity, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls throughout 2024, particularly related to street cleaning issues and waste removal. Between January and July 2024, there were multiple reports of human or animal waste on nearby streets, though most were promptly resolved. There was also one report of property damage involving a transit shelter platform in December 2024 that remains open. Of particular note, the building experienced multiple fire code violations in March 2020, which were subsequently abated, related to hazard identification signs and other fire safety issues. The property's planning records indicate previous attempts to modify its use and entertainment features, including a proposal to add a pool table to the existing bar and a change of use application from bar to dental office, though these projects have experienced varying degrees of success.

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Risk rating

How 729-733 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
72ndpercentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 101 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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729-733 Vallejo St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 20
Blocked sidewalk
scooter without license plate
311 RequestMar 15
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