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51 Codman Pl

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0212042 2 units · 4 fl · 1971

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 51 Codman Pl 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 1971
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units2
Floors4
Year built1971
Total area3,530 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0212042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Frank D Lee 1988 Trust
Mailing address
Frank D Lee 51 Codman Pl San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The four-story multi-family residential building at 51 Codman Place in Nob Hill, owned by the Frank D Lee 1988 Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably in March 2023 when multiple plumbing and water-related problems required attention. During this period, the building underwent substantial repairs including the replacement of main drains throughout the structure due to multiple leakage locations, wall repairs in three bathrooms affected by water damage, and the replacement of electrical outlets next to bathroom vanities. The building's maintenance history shows proactive upkeep, with a complete reroofing project undertaken in September 2011 at a cost of $7,950.

The property has experienced some quality of life and maintenance issues over the years, as evidenced by several 311 calls. These include a recent report of waste on the street in December 2023, two incidents in 2022 and 2015 regarding waste receptacles being left out continuously, and a graffiti complaint in 2017. While these issues have all been resolved according to city records, they suggest occasional challenges with property management and street cleanliness in the vicinity of the building. The most pressing concerns appear to be related to water damage and plumbing infrastructure, as evidenced by the significant repairs completed in 2023, which addressed multiple systems throughout the building.

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Risk rating

How 51 Codman Pl'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
80th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 225 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.5%
Moderate concern 14.1%
Severe concern 8.4%
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

51 Codman Pl event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 08
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 08
Blocking driveway cite tow

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