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1249-1253 Vallejo St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0152034 4 units · 2 fl · 1951

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 1249-1253 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 1951
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1951
Total area4,037 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0152034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Eleven Dot Eight Investment
Mailing address
1249 Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
012720

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1249 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1251 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1253 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1249-1253 Vallejo Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in Russian Hill, built in 1951 and currently owned by Eleven Dot Eight Investments. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring between 2018 and 2021. In 2018, major renovation work was proposed for both front and rear structures including structural modifications with steel beams, window replacements, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and a floor plan reconfiguration for Unit #1253, though some of this work was revised in 2021. The 2021 revisions focused on adding a garage beam and updating bathrooms, kitchens, and windows on the second and third floors, along with the installation of new heating units, water heaters, and electrical systems, with some associated permits still listed as expired.

The building's maintenance history includes a mix of completed and expired plumbing, electrical, and building permits, suggesting ongoing property improvements. Historical complaints from 2014 noted concerns about old carpet, stove issues, a faulty doorbell system, and window insulation problems, though these complaints were marked as not active. Parking-related issues have been documented through multiple 311 calls between 2017 and 2024, primarily involving vehicles blocking driveways and sidewalk parking, which are common urban concerns but not directly related to building maintenance. Previous renovation attempts, such as a 2018 permit for roof access via an internal stair in Unit #1253, were cancelled, and various historical permits from 2010-2012 show past electrical rewiring and plumbing work on different units requiring final inspections, completed under different contracts.

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Risk rating

How 1249-1253 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
80th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 227 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.5%
Moderate concern 16.7%
Severe concern 11.8%
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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The story over time

1249-1253 Vallejo St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2021
Plumbing Permit Dec 03
2 remodel bathrooms, 1 remodel kitchen, 3 new water heaters. water/gas hookups at each location.
Complete
Plumbing PermitDec 03
Install 3 new heating units to replace existing, some new ducting. 2 bath fan ducting, 1 kitchen stove vent ducting.

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