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1553-1555 Francisco St

Marina, SF 94123 0482030 3 units · 3 fl · 1926

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 Marina
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1553-1555 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 1926
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1926
Total area5,942 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0482030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hebel Living Trust
Mailing address
Michael S & Gity S Helbel T 1555 Francisco St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
053120

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1555 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1553 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 1553-1555 Francisco Street is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Hebel Living Trust. The building underwent significant improvements in 2015-2016, including the addition of a third unit on the ground floor, complete installation of fire sprinklers throughout the ground floor, and the relocation of boiler room equipment, with these modifications costing approximately $80,000. The building's fire safety systems were significantly upgraded during this period, including the installation of a fire sprinkler flow monitoring system, electrical work, and additional plumbing improvements. In 2016, the building experienced a fire incident that caused minor damage to a rear wall, which was subsequently repaired. The most recent building work was completed in mid-2023, involving the replacement of two patio doors and repair of patio tile on the second-story balcony.

Historical records show several maintenance and repair efforts over the years, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, boiler installations, and compliance work from inspection reports. The building's plumbing and electrical systems have received consistent attention, with multiple permits issued and completed for various improvements. Earlier issues included a 1996 complaint about unauthorized construction and a 1997 complaint regarding interior maintenance, but these have long since been resolved. Recent activity on the property has primarily involved routine maintenance and improvements, with no current building complaints or safety concerns on record. The most recent three permits - from 2016, 2001, and 1996 respectively - indicate regular updates to the building's systems and features, including kitchen upgrades and boiler work.

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Risk rating

How 1553-1555 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
39th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 603 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

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 73.4%
Moderate concern 19.2%
Severe concern 7.4%
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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1553-1555 Francisco St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Nov 17
Date last observed: 14-nov-25; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: this property has address displayed as “1555”, which does not comply with stroke and width requirements per building code 502.1;
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