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3035-3053 Steiner St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0535003 12 units · 3 fl · 1909

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3035-3053 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 1909
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1909
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area8,352 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0535003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Ozro E West Trustee 2329 Laguna St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

3039 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3049 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3045 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3037 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3053 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3047 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3035 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3043 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3051 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3041 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The three-story, 12-unit multi-family apartment building at 3035-3053 Steiner Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Survivors Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1909. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 to improve seismic safety, along with the installation of Ufer ground system in new footing in July 2015, demonstrating compliance with modern safety requirements. The property has maintained its exterior integrity through various siding repairs and replacements, with recent work documented in 2020 involving approximately 500 square feet of siding replacement and painting on the south wall, though this work was not visible from the street.

The building has faced and addressed multiple safety concerns over the years, most notably in 2007-2008 when the property underwent remediation of several fire safety violations, including the removal of barbecues from fire escapes, eviction of combustible storage, correction of egress obstructions, and gas utility safety improvements. A subsequent routine inspection in 2018 revealed violations related to sprinkler service and alarm system maintenance, which were subsequently abated. The building's systems have received periodic updates, including a water heater replacement in 2011 and various electrical and plumbing improvements, though some permits from 2002-2005 are now expired. Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved exterior concerns, with current 311 calls focusing on an overgrown tree and sidewalk defect as of 2024, as well as several parking enforcement requests. The property has maintained active compliance with all major building codes since its original construction, though its age has required ongoing maintenance of various building systems including roofing, stairs, and fire safety equipment.

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Risk rating

How 3035-3053 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
15thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 732 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
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 46%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3035-3053 Steiner St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 19
Garbage and debris
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