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1043-1045 Francisco St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0477020 2 units · 2 fl · 1952

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 1043-1045 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 1952
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
Floors2
Year built1952
Total area4,014 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0477020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chiatello John
Mailing address
2269 Chestnut St # 900 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
041315

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1043 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1045 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 1043-1045 Francisco Street in Russian Hill, owned by John Chiatello, was constructed in 1952 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the years. The most substantial work appears to have occurred between 2009 and 2014, including the installation of a comprehensive electrical system upgrade with 200-amp service, 70 circuits, and numerous appliance installations, as well as plumbing improvements including radiant heating system installation and various layout modifications. In 2014, notable enhancements were made to the roof deck, including the addition of a barbeque, sink, refrigerator, and gas firepit. More recent improvements include the installation of a 2.65 kW solar PV system in 2016 and a separate 240V service in 2017.

The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to infrastructure, with all major permits from various years receiving final inspections and completing successfully, with the exception of a few expired permits from 2011-2012 that were subsequently addressed. A construction noise complaint was filed in February 2022 regarding jackhammering exceeding allowable decibel levels, though this was abated within two days. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to street maintenance issues outside the building, including graffiti removal and environmental concerns, rather than building-specific problems. A planning application for a horizontal addition and garage expansion was approved in 2013, though it is not clear if this work was ultimately completed. The building's systems appear to have been regularly updated and maintained, with particular attention to safety features such as smoke detectors and fire-related improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1043-1045 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
44th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 634 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.9%
Moderate concern 19.2%
Severe concern 27.9%
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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1043-1045 Francisco St event timeline

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2022
DBI Complaint Feb 08
Construction noise jackhammering every day for a year, exceeding allowable decibel levels.
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