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132-138 Trenton St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0179035 6 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems 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
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 132-138 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 1910
2 or more units
6 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 1910
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area3,226 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0179035
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Dowd Bros 1145 Bush St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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138 Trenton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
132 Trenton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
134 Trenton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
136 Trenton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit apartment building at 132-138 Trenton Street in Nob Hill, owned by Yee Family Trust Yee Wun Ji, was constructed in 1910 and is classified as a two-story multi-family residential building. The property has undergone several significant structural improvements over the decades, including a seismic retrofit in 2002 costing $35,000, and parapet bracing work completed in 1985 to address structural concerns. Maintenance records from the 1990s show expired permits for reroofing work conducted in 1993, though this was completed at that time.

A routine safety inspection in 2005 revealed multiple safety concerns that were subsequently addressed and abated by June 2005, including issues with stairs, fire safety equipment, lead paint concerns, and the need for proper handrails. More recent inspections in 2015 and 2007 have been documented as "routine" with no active violations noted. The building's recent activity has primarily consisted of urban maintenance issues on the surrounding street, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding encampments, debris, and parking violations. Several street cleaning requests were also logged in 2021, suggesting ongoing attention to exterior maintenance of the surrounding area, though these external issues do not directly reflect on the building's condition.

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Risk rating

How 132-138 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
87thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 146 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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132-138 Trenton St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 22
Public health
environmental health complaint
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 16
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