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351 Turk St

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0345018 231 units · 12 fl · 1928

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 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 351 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 1928
2 or more units
231 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
Units231
Floors12
Year built1928
Total area86,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0345018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gaehwiler 2000 Trust
Mailing address
Gaehwiler Martin A Jr Succ. 1550 Michigan St San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
093020

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Initial analysis

351 Turk Street is a 12-story, 231-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Gaehwiler 2000 Trust. The building has undergone significant maintenance and improvements in recent years, with major projects including a $1 million window replacement initiative completed in 2020 (installing 775 new Marvin clad wood windows), a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2021, and ongoing elevator modernization work. The property has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple violations noted between 2018-2023, including issues with exit obstructions, alarm system maintenance, and extinguisher requirements. Recent tenant complaints from 2021-2022 have raised concerns about window functionality, indicating difficulties with condensation and weatherproofing, as well as challenges with building access during adjacent construction work.

The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to safety systems, including the 2008 fire alarm system upgrade and 2019 elevator improvements, though some historical complaints about interior maintenance issues (such as a blocked trash chute in 2019 and laundry room cleanliness concerns) have been noted. All fire incidents recorded have been minor, primarily involving false alarms, detector activations, and occasional cooking-related responses. The property's recent history shows active management response to violations, with most citations being resolved through appropriate corrective actions. The building's recent permits and maintenance work suggest ongoing investment in infrastructure and safety systems, though recent fire safety violations indicate some persistent compliance challenges. A tenant buyout was recorded in October 2017 for $11,000.

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Risk rating

How 351 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
60th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 69 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 4.8%
Moderate concern 88.6%
Severe concern 6.6%
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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The story over time

351 Turk St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 19
Caller called to advise person living in the apartment building is spraying chemicals causing his head to hurt caller advise he notified the property management numerous of time and express property management sent notice to the tenant living in this unit stop and tenant will not comply
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