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871-877 Vallejo St

North Beach, SF 94133 0148020 7 units · 3 fl · 1911

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Beach
At or below average
avg 2.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 871-877 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 1911
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area7,428 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0148020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Edward H & May F Chan Famil
Mailing address
3958 Canon Ave Oakland CA 94602
Last sale
022311

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

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877 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
871 A Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
871 C Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
875 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
871 B Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
871 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
873 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 871-877 Vallejo St in North Beach, owned by the Edward H & May F Chan Family, consists of 7 units and was constructed in 1911. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decade, with the most recent being the installation of a new electrical subpanel completed in October 2024. In 2020, substantial repairs were made to the wooden rear staircase, and in 2017, a major renovation project was completed including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and the addition of new lighting throughout the building. The property has experienced recurring issues with dry rot, as evidenced by repairs to the rear stairs in 2014 and siding replacement in 2015.

The building underwent routine safety inspections in 2006 that identified multiple fire safety and security concerns, including issues with fire proofing materials and egress obstructions, though these violations were promptly addressed and abated by October 2006. More recent maintenance work has included replacement of the main sewer line in 2014, furnace replacement, and various plumbing updates. The property has had several minor issues documented through 311 calls, particularly regarding driveway blocking incidents and noise complaints, though these do not indicate any widespread maintenance or safety concerns. Regular routine inspections and prompt attention to building violations suggest that major safety concerns have been effectively managed, with the most recent building improvements focusing on electrical systems and structural elements.

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Risk rating

How 871-877 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

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
17th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 300 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

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 24.4%
Moderate concern 47.4%
Severe concern 28.2%
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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871-877 Vallejo St event timeline

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2024
Electrical Permit Oct 21
Replace 4 subpanel
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