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1554 Vallejo St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0550016 4 units · 2 fl · 1916

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Russian Hill — not a forecast
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 1554 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 1916
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1916
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area3,946 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0550016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
D Brenda Ng 2007 Pacific Ave Apt 9 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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Initial analysis

1554 Vallejo Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. Built in 1916 and currently owned by Mvm Investments LLC, this flats and duplex-style property has undergone several significant modifications over its history. The most substantial work occurred in the mid-1980s when the building was extended by 36 feet at the rear, fire sprinkler systems were revised, and a fire escape balcony with ladder was constructed, all of which were completed successfully. The building underwent reroofing work in 1993, though records indicate these permits expired. A street space permit was issued in 2010 with an associated minimal cost.

Recent issues affecting the property include multiple incidents of parking violations, particularly in 2021-2022, with eight documented cases of vehicles blocking driveways, though most were resolved without direct citations. The most recent service requests include a furniture removal case from January 2024, an ongoing graffiti situation reported in early 2024, and various parking-related complaints. A moderate noise complaint regarding amplified sound was recorded and resolved in June 2021. While some of these incidents may affect resident experience, particularly the recent graffiti and ongoing parking challenges, the building's major systems appear to be maintained properly based on available permit records, with no recent permits indicating any significant structural or systems upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 1554 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

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
81stpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 215 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1554 Vallejo St event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit May 22
Work category: 1p; replace 14 feet section of clay sewer and house trap.
Complete
Plumbing PermitMay 12
Work category: 1p; spot repair - replace section of cast iron pipe

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