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218-220 Turk St

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0338005 3 units · 3 fl · 1922

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 Tenderloin
At or below average
avg 12.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 218-220 Turk 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 1922
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area4,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot0338005
Ownership

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

Owner name
San Francisco Bay Area Resc
Mailing address
Po Box 16217 San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
091919

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220 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
218 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 218-220 Turk Street in the Tenderloin, constructed in 1922, has undergone several significant modifications and faced multiple safety concerns over the years. Recent fire safety violations are particularly notable, with open violations as of October 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements and a violation from July 2024 concerning standpipe system maintenance. The building experienced multiple fire safety issues in 2022-2024, including problems with alarms, sprinklers, elevators, and blocked exits, though many were promptly corrected. In 2013, the property underwent various improvements, including the installation of a new handicap-accessible entrance and stair modifications, while unit #2 received bathroom renovations during this period. Earlier issues included plumbing problems in 2008 with water damage and mold, and a 2006 complaint regarding disabled access that was resolved on the same day.

More recently, from August 2024 to January 2025, there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris on the property, including instances of human waste, though these have generally been resolved by city services. The building's history also shows regular infrastructure maintenance activity, including street space permits and sidewalk repairs dating back to 2002. In 2023-2024, there have been three separate fire-related violations that required correction, including issues with standpipes, sleeping areas, and elevator systems.

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Risk rating

How 218-220 Turk 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
98th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 3 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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Construction type (C)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.9%
Moderate concern 26.5%
Severe concern 15.6%
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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218-220 Turk St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Oct 08
Garbage and debris
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