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3121-3123 Steiner St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0514007 3 units · 2 fl · 1915

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3121-3123 Steiner 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 1915
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1915
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area—
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0514007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Catena John J Trustee 168 Poplar Ave San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
—

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3123 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3121 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 2-story residential building at 3121-3123 Steiner Street in Cow Hollow, owned by the John J Catena Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance updates since its construction in 1915. Most recently, in February 2024, two new furnaces were installed, replacing the existing units. In 2010, the building received comprehensive window upgrades with the installation of 17 new vinyl windows across the property, ensuring improved energy efficiency with double-pane construction featuring a U-factor of .30. The building has experienced some maintenance challenges over the years, including multiple violations in 2009 related to windows, doors, and weather protection, all of which were resolved by August 2009. A more recent issue was reported in August 2024 regarding peeling paint affecting landscaping, which was addressed by January 2025.

The property has a history of various building complaints, including inadequate heating, window functionality issues, and plumbing concerns between 2003 and 2008. Several noise-related incidents were reported in 2020-2021, primarily concerning amplified sound and general noise complaints, while sidewalk cleaning and other service requests have been recorded regularly through 311 calls, with the most recent occurring in September 2023. An illegal short-term rental incident was reported and resolved in 2020. Recent building improvements include the removal of old carpet from the stairway, which had reportedly exhibited mold issues, though this was addressed promptly. The building underwent multiple renovation attempts in 1993, including reroofing work and the installation of washer and dryer facilities in one unit, demonstrating the property's long-term maintenance history. Two separate fire incidents were recorded near the property, including a passenger vehicle fire and a CO detector activation, though neither incident resulted in civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 3121-3123 Steiner 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
43rdpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 491 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
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Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3121-3123 Steiner St event timeline

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2024
Building Violation (NOV) Aug 09
Building violation
Important note: due to the nature of this violation, this property has been defined as a nuisance per section 1001-d of the san francisco h…
Building Violation (NOV)Aug 09
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