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111 Trenton St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0179032 4 units · 3 fl · 1956

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.4
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 111 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 1956
2 or more units
4 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 1956
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1956
Total area3,551 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0179032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Victoria T & William J Ng, 8255 Skyline Blvd Oakland CA 94611
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

111 Trenton Street is a 3-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, currently owned by Victoria T & William J Ng R. Originally built in 1956, this apartment building has undergone significant transformations, most notably converting a ground-floor commercial space and garage into residential units between 2006-2016, increasing the unit count to 5. Recent improvements include a closet addition in 2019 (Unit #3), comprehensive unit renovations in 2018-2019 (including kitchen and bathroom upgrades), and an electrical system upgrade to 100A service. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, with several violations between 2005-2017 related to fire safety, sanitation, and temperature control systems, though these have all been resolved. A routine inspection in 2023 identified issues with smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and fire escape ladders, which were subsequently addressed and abated in April 2023. The property has maintained regular responses to 311 calls and city inspections, with recent activity primarily involving exterior maintenance and compliance matters. The most recent building improvements suggest a focus on modernizing individual units while maintaining compliance with current safety standards, with no active building violations or complaints as of now.

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Risk rating

How 111 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

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
48thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 585 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

111 Trenton St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 04
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste

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