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775 Commercial St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0226048 7 units · 4 fl · 1907

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 Financial District North
At or below average
avg 3.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 775 Commercial 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 1907
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CCB
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
Units7
Floors4
Year built1907
Total area5,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0226048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Henry & Shook Ping Hong Fam
Mailing address
Henry Hong 252 21St Ave Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The four-story, seven-unit residential building at 775 Commercial Street, owned by the Henry & Shook Ping Hong Family, was constructed in 1907 and is classified as an Apartment building with 5 to 14 units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years, including a $18,780 reroofing project in 2012 and a seismic upgrade completed in 1995. A pattern of fire safety violations was documented in 2019, including issues with sprinkler/standpipe systems, blocked exits, combustible materials, and general hazardous materials, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected" by August 2019. More recently, in 2023-2024, there have been recurring concerns related to fire alarm systems and the building's emergency lighting, with violations noted in the records, including a July 2023 violation for alarm system maintenance that was later abated.

The building has a history of fire safety inspections revealing necessary corrections, including multiple smoke detector repairs, fire escape maintenance issues, and egress obstruction problems in 2005, which were promptly addressed within approximately one month. Recent inspections from 2021-2025 have continued to identify various fire system maintenance needs, though the building management has generally responded to correct these violations. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved exterior maintenance issues in 2024, with multiple 311 calls regarding sidewalk cleaning and garbage management, though these appear to be related to street-level issues rather than building-specific problems. The building's historical permit and violation records suggest regular maintenance and prompt attention to safety concerns, though the frequency of fire system-related issues indicates ongoing challenges in those areas.

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Risk rating

How 775 Commercial 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
59th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 59 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

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 39.6%
Moderate concern 40.8%
Severe concern 19.6%
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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775 Commercial St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 21
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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