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1151-1153 Stockton St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0179002 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1151-1153 Stockton 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 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CRNC
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 1907
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0179002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
David Sze Hang & Suzette Yu 9478 Medstead Way Elk Grove CA 95758
Last sale

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1151 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1153 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 1151-1153 Stockton Street in Nob Hill is a two-story, multi-family residential building with retail space, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by the Lee Family Revocable Trust. The building has experienced several significant events, most notably a major grease fire in August 2012 that caused substantial damage to both residential and commercial spaces, resulting in multiple repair permits totaling over $88,000 to address fire-damaged kitchen equipment, ductwork, and related infrastructure. The building underwent seismic retrofitting in 2000 as part of a $64,000 improvement. More recently, in 2024, there were two fire safety complaints related to sprinkler/standpipe systems and alarm systems, with one being resolved as "Condition Corrected" and the other deemed "No Merit." The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with fire safety systems, including violations and complaints about alarm and sprinkler systems between 2007-2017.

The property has also faced plumbing and drainage challenges, notably in 2010 when there were violations regarding an improperly installed area drain and sump pump in the basement. Recent activity at the property shows multiple reports of garbage and debris on the street in early 2025, though these are primarily exterior maintenance issues. The building's fire safety management has been consistently addressed, with automatic fire systems being installed and upgraded multiple times, including a UL 300 range guard system in 2004 and a subsequent kitchen fire suppression system in 2013. The property has maintained active response to violations and complaints, with most issues being resolved through appropriate corrective actions, though some historical violations from 2007-2008 regarding fire safety systems and building codes were recorded.

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Risk rating

How 1151-1153 Stockton 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
96thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 45 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Property class (F2)

The assessor's property-class code, which correlates with building type and the violation rates the model expects.

Construction type (C)

The building's construction type on file, which affects its maintenance risk profile.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1151-1153 Stockton St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 22
Amplified sound electronics
Noise
311 RequestMay 17
Garbage and debris

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