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1414 Greenwich St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0502005A 11 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 Russian Hill
Above average
avg 1.9
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1414 Greenwich 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
11 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1926
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units11
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area15,635 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0502005A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jennifer Chow - Chandler Pr 3475 California St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
051817

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Initial analysis

1414 Greenwich Street is a three-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by 1414 Greenwich St LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent being a comprehensive fire system upgrade in 2022-2023 that included new control panels, smoke detectors, pull stations, and low-frequency horns installed throughout the building. The property completed mandatory soft story retrofit work in 2017, achieving Tier 3 compliance and receiving its Certificate of Final Completion (CFC). Historical improvements include multiple unit renovations, such as kitchen remodels in units 301, 203, and 202 between 2012-2015, a roof replacement in 2017, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades associated with these renovations.

The building experienced two notable violations in 2019 related to boiler operation permits and soft story compliance, both of which were abated by June 2020. The property has maintained regular housing inspections since 2000, with no significant issues reported in recent years. There was a period of three fire alarm system-related complaints in 2005-2008, but these were either resolved or found to have no merit. More recently, there has been a pattern of parking-related issues near the property, with multiple sidewalk parking complaints recorded between 2024 and 2023, though these are primarily external to the building itself. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to both safety systems and individual unit upgrades, including recent street space permits in 2013-2014 and the completion of mandatory seismic retrofitting requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1414 Greenwich 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
13th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 986 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.1%
Moderate concern 34.6%
Severe concern 55.2%
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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1414 Greenwich St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jul 01
Balcony rehab (see report). remove tile, membrane on deck above garage. and 3rd floor deck (unit 302). replace flashing on 1st floor on deck (unit 202). install new pressure treated subfloor, block where necessary, treat joists. install new waterproof membrane flashing. replace tiles deck floor.
$40,000 · Issued

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