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1051-1053 Francisco St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0477019 2 units · 3 fl · 1953

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1051-1053 Francisco 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 1953
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Floors3
Year built1953
Total area4,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0477019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Serendipity Group Llc
Mailing address
Baker Street Advisors 455 Market St Fl 23 San Francisco CA 94105
Last sale
011316

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1051 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1053 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 2-unit residential building at 1051-1053 Francisco Street in Russian Hill, owned by Serendipity Group LLC, is a 3-story flat/duplex structure built in 1953. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most recent work focusing on exterior maintenance including two stucco repair projects in 2024 (approximately 300 and 700 square feet, costing $5,000 and $15,000 respectively). Historically, the building has seen substantial upgrades in 2012-2013, including the installation of a hot tub on the roof deck, garden design work valued at $100,000, comprehensive plumbing and electrical system overhauls, and the addition of solar PV systems. The electrical upgrades included extensive new installations across both units, with major systems including centralized heating and kitchen appliances significantly modernized.

Two notable compliance issues occurred during the building's history: in 2012, there was a complaint about the roof deck being constructed larger than approved, though this was subsequently addressed (case closed) within three weeks, and in 2008 there was a brief investigation into under-valued permits. The building's recent maintenance record shows attention to exterior upkeep, with multiple stucco repairs being undertaken. A single fire department incident was recorded for a carbon monoxide detector activation that resulted in no CO detection or injuries. The property has maintained active communication with city systems for necessary permits and inspections, though there was one expired plumbing permit from 2011 that appears to have been addressed through subsequent permits. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street-level issues not directly connected to the building itself, such as parking enforcement cases from 2024 and several temporary moving-related parking requests in 2013.

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Risk rating

How 1051-1053 Francisco 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
93th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 79 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.2%
Moderate concern 9.4%
Severe concern 9.4%
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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1051-1053 Francisco St event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Sep 23
(north side) stucco repair, approx 300 sqft. visible from street.
$5,000 · Complete
Planning RecordSep 23
Replace street facing smooth stucco with smooth stucco to match existing on north facade.

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