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1435 Union St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0547015A 4 units · 2 fl · 1924

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1435 Union 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 1924
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
POLK
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0547015A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pang Francis W
Mailing address
1435 Union St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 1435 Union Street property is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in Russian Hill, constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Francis W. Pang. The building's maintenance history shows attention to roof maintenance, with records of reroofing work completed in 2017 at a cost of $10,000, following an earlier permit from 1997 that expired. A significant concern arose in February 2023 when a housing inspection services complaint was filed regarding potentially hazardous lead paint removal practices, though this case is currently listed as not active. The property has experienced various exterior maintenance and quality of life issues since 2020, including multiple instances of illegal postings (with the most recent in late 2021), sidewalk graffiti, and cleaning challenges involving loose garbage on the street and sidewalk. There are also some infrastructure concerns, including a 2024 report of tree roots lifting sidewalks and a parking-related matter from 2022 involving a blocked space. While there was one recorded fire incident involving a contained cooking fire, no civilian injuries were reported. The building's permit history shows some structural work was completed in 1996, specifically related to lot shoring, suggesting attention to structural integrity.

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Risk rating

How 1435 Union 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
28th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 816 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 35.2%
Moderate concern 22.6%
Severe concern 42.2%
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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The story over time

1435 Union St event timeline

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

2023
DBI Complaint Feb 02
"they are removing possibly lead paint with no containment. workers not wearing masks nor hearing protection"
Housing Inspection Services

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