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1215-1217 Vallejo St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0152002A 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1215-1217 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1908
Total area2,792 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0152002A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Martin D & Chery J Chew 199
Mailing address
Martin D Chew, Trustee 819 Constitution Dr Foster City CA 94404
Last sale
060199

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1215 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1217 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1215-1217 Vallejo Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Russian Hill, built in 1908 and currently owned by Martin D & Chery J Chew 199. The building has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with comprehensive modernization work completed between 2022-2024, including the creation of finished space on the ground floor, kitchen relocations, bathroom remodels, and conversion of bedrooms into a primary suite. The renovation project, valued at approximately $320,000, included electrical rewiring of both units, new plumbing systems, installation of forced air heaters, and window replacements. All major building permits related to this work have been marked as complete, with the final electrical and plumbing inspections completed in mid-2024.

The building's history includes several important safety and maintenance milestones. In 2018, there was a notable incident involving excessive storage and egress obstructions that resulted in enforcement actions, though this was resolved by August 2019. More recently, in March 2024, there were two incidents involving fire escape obstructions, though these were promptly addressed and marked as condition corrected by late March 2024. The property has been maintained with attention to structural integrity, as evidenced by shotcrete foundation work completed in late 2022, which revised earlier concrete foundation plans. Historical records from 1993 indicate termite repairs were performed, demonstrating ongoing care for the building's maintenance needs. The extensive recent renovations, combined with the prompt resolution of safety issues and proper documentation of building permits, suggest active ownership and management of the property.

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Risk rating

How 1215-1217 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
92th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 91 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.5%
Moderate concern 6.9%
Severe concern 2.6%
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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1215-1217 Vallejo St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Feb 26
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 21
Abandoned vehicle

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