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1562 Vallejo St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0550017 10 units · 3 fl · 1914

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
Above average
avg 1.9
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1562 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 1914
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC3
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area7,683 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0550017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Yeman Lee Lee Elaine K
Mailing address
Cybus Mgmt Matt Berube 2100 Larkin St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1562 Vallejo Street in Russian Hill, built in 1914, has undergone numerous improvements and faced several compliance issues over the years. Most recently, in April 2024, the building filed for the installation of new Milgard thermally-broken aluminum windows on the front facade, replacing 14 aluminum windows. The property has seen significant kitchen modernization work between 2015-2021, with multiple units (2, 5, 8, and 10) receiving upgrades to cabinets, countertops, and appliances totaling over $60,000 in improvements. Infrastructure upgrades include a new 400-amp electrical service with 11 meters installed in 2015, plumbing system improvements in 2008, and a complete reroofing project in 2020 costing $25,000.

The building experienced several fire safety-related incidents between 2006-2022, including multiple alarm system complaints, a sprinkler system issue in 2022 (which was determined to have no merit), and two violations in 2019 related to exits/fire escapes and building owner contact posting requirements, though these were subsequently abated. Two illegal sprinkler heads were removed from the ground floor in 2022. A significant electrical upgrade was completed in 2015, installing emergency lighting in hallways and lobby areas. The building has maintained active responses to maintenance and safety concerns, as evidenced by timely permit filings and completion of necessary repairs. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to street cleaning, garbage management, and general street maintenance issues, which are external to the building's operations.

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Risk rating

How 1562 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
12th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 997 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 17.0%
Moderate concern 43.6%
Severe concern 39.4%
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

1562 Vallejo St event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Apr 28 Serious
Building violation
Install a smoke alarm at the top of the roof access stairway. this can be a battery operated alarm.
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 28
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