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125 Trenton St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0179030 5 units · 2 fl · 1913

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 Nob Hill
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 125 Trenton 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 1913
2 or more units
5 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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area2,494 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0179030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zoller Thaddeus John & Kim
Mailing address
P.o. Box 2882 Corvallis OR 97339
Last sale
022415

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Initial analysis

125 Trenton Street is a 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in Nob Hill, constructed in 1913 and currently owned by Thaddeus John Zoller & Kim. The property has undergone several significant renovations, with the most substantial occurring in 2013 when an additional basement unit was added, including new bathroom, kitchen, and partition walls, along with a complete NFPA 13R sprinkler system installation, all costing approximately $94,300. This renovation period was marked by some building violations related to inadequate lighting, plumbing issues, and interior maintenance concerns, including mold/mildew on ceilings and floor covering problems, which were mostly abated by November 2013. The building underwent multiple routine inspections between 1999 and 2005, revealing various maintenance needs including security, smoke detector, and garbage receptacle issues, though these were generally addressed promptly.

More recent history includes a 2021 fire safety inspection that resulted in corrected sprinkler/standpipe system issues, and a 2024 investigation into illegal short-term rental activity that was resolved with an informational letter to the property owner. The property has maintained an active record of 311 calls between 2024-2025, primarily concerning garbage and debris issues on the street/sidewalk areas around the building, though these external maintenance matters don't directly reflect on the building's internal conditions. Historical improvements to the property include window and parapet safety upgrades in the late 1980s, and various interior and exterior maintenance work throughout the years, demonstrating ongoing maintenance efforts by the ownership.

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Risk rating

How 125 Trenton 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
98th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 22 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

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 91.6%
Moderate concern 3.5%
Severe concern 4.8%
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

125 Trenton St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 06
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMay 28
Garbage and debris

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