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833-841 Stockton St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0224003 12 units · 3 fl · 1914

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 833-841 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 1914
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area10,053 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0224003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hop Wo
Mailing address
913 Stockton St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
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837 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
833 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
841 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 833-841 Stockton Street in Nob Hill, owned by Hop Wo, was constructed in 1914 and has undergone various modifications throughout its history. Most notably, the building has faced recurring fire safety challenges, with multiple fire code violations recorded between 2019 and 2024, including issues with extinguishers, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, and exit obstructions. Recent fire violations were documented in December 2024 and September 2024, with additional issues noted in 2023 and 2022. The property has also experienced compliance challenges, including an active violation from October 2011 regarding unpermitted construction in the rear of the store that generated multiple notices of violation. Historical improvements include the installation of fire sprinklers in 2012 and various attempts to comply with building codes, such as the recent awning amnesty program application filed in August 2024 and ABE compliance work in August 2023 involving ramp installation and new storefront elements.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to exterior elements, with past work including reroofing (1999), sidewalk repairs (2002), and canvas awning installations (1992 and 1983). A significant cluster of 311 calls in late 2024 related to garbage and debris indicates ongoing external maintenance challenges in the vicinity of the building. While some fire safety violations have been resolved promptly, as evidenced by the "abated" status of many violations, the pattern of recurring fire code issues suggests ongoing compliance concerns that require attention. The most recent building activities indicate efforts to improve safety features and address previous violations, though certain violations remain in the system as of the latest records.

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Risk rating

How 833-841 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

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
6th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1058 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Construction type (C)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.9%
Moderate concern 74.4%
Severe concern 14.7%
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

833-841 Stockton St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Oct 20
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#202308114237; all work is complete.
$1 · Complete
Electrical PermitJul 03
Add new 120 volt circuit for door access motor.

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