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1488-1498 Vallejo St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0549013 6 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1488-1498 Vallejo 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 1908
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area6,525 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0549013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rose Wing Properties
Mailing address
1498 Vallejo St 1&2 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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1488 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1498 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1488-1498 Vallejo Street in Russian Hill, owned by Rose Wing Properties, was constructed in 1908 and contains 6 units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over recent years, with the most recent work occurring in September 2024 involving the replacement of nine street-facing windows in Unit 2 at a cost of $22,900. A major ground floor lateral upgrade was completed in 2020 to comply with San Francisco AB-094 standards, and between 2011-2012, multiple window replacements were carried out for Units 1 and 3, along with a complete reroofing project and renewal of approximately 70 feet of main sewer lateral to the curb. However, there have been some concerning recent issues noted, including a January 2024 complaint about peeling paint and siding affecting building maintenance, and the discovery in April 2022 of the building's soft-story status, which requires structural attention. While a 2007 fire alarm system issue was resolved promptly, attention is warranted to the building's current exterior maintenance needs as indicated by the most recent complaint. The property has also experienced recurring issues with street cleaning and debris management, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage and debris in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 1488-1498 Vallejo 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
23th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 872 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.5%
Moderate concern 35.3%
Severe concern 27.2%
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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1488-1498 Vallejo St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 12
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pole
311 RequestJun 06
Garbage and debris

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