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1229-1233 Vallejo St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0152037 4 units · 4 fl

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
Above average
avg 1.9
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1229-1233 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 unknown
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors4
Year built
Total area4,568 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0152037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Owyang Janie L
Mailing address
Janie L. Owyang Revocable T 20 Wood St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
010419

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1233 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1229 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1231 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The four-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 1229-1233 Vallejo Street in Russian Hill, owned by Janie L Owyang, has experienced several significant maintenance and renovation issues since 2017. Most notably, in early 2018, the property underwent substantial work including structural modifications, fireplace removals, and garage storage conversions with a permitted cost of $60,000. This period also saw multiple complaints regarding construction work, including concerns about water heater installation, plumbing leaks, and compromised electrical systems. The building's systems received several upgrades in 2019, including window replacements and various improvements to comply with building codes. Historical records show earlier major electrical upgrades in 2009-2010, including a service increase from 100 to 200 amps and installation of new receptacles throughout units 1229 and 1231.

The property has faced various compliance and maintenance challenges over the years, including fire safety violations in 2000, multiple housing inspection complaints in 2017-2018 related to construction debris and safety concerns, and lead paint issues in 2017. Between 2018 and 2023, there have been regular complaints about parking enforcement and debris issues near the property, suggesting ongoing challenges with access and maintenance of the surrounding area. The building's recent history shows a pattern of significant construction work and system upgrades, though many completed permits and resolved complaints indicate ongoing reactive maintenance rather than proactive preventative measures. A notable cluster of complaints in 2018 related to construction work, water heaters, plumbing, and electrical issues were addressed and marked as not active, suggesting resolution of those particular concerns, though they indicate a period of substantial building system modifications.

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Risk rating

How 1229-1233 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
44th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 634 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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)

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.3%
Moderate concern 15.0%
Severe concern 45.7%
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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