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1600-1604 Vallejo St

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0551005 11 units · 3 fl · 1916

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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1600-1604 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
11 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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area7,590 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0551005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Eng Kane J & Jeanette Y Gra
Mailing address
Kane J Eng 1257 Washington St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
042996

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2301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94123
1604 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1600 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1602 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 11-unit apartment building at 1600-1604 Vallejo Street in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1916, has undergone significant seismic safety improvements in recent years. The building retrofitted as a "soft-story" structure in 2018, with approximately $120,000 invested in both commercial and residential upgrades to comply with San Francisco's seismic requirements. Most recently, in 2023, the fire alarm system received a substantial upgrade, installing low-frequency horns and replacing existing bells with horn strobes, plus implementing modern communication features. This followed an earlier period in 2022 marked by multiple tenant complaints regarding construction impacts, including construction dust, odor issues, and concerns about unit conditions such as sloped floors in Unit 3. Several fire code violations were noted in October 2023 related to alarm system maintenance, fire escape maintenance, combustibles storage, non-conforming door hardware, and exit pathways; however, all of these violations were subsequently abated.

The building has faced various maintenance and habitability challenges over the years, particularly between 2016-2017, when there were multiple complaints regarding pest infestations, ventilation issues, and plumbing problems. Earlier historical violations from 2002 and 2012 included problems with fire safety systems, drainage pipes, wood stairs, and other building components, though these were all resolved. The property has experienced periodic issues with maintenance and building systems, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent months (2024) regarding various street and sidewalk concerns, primarily related to garbage and debris. Notably, the building's fire safety systems have historically required attention, with several fire incidents recorded (primarily false alarms and smoke detector activations) but no civilian injuries reported. The most recent fire violations from October 2023 suggest ongoing attention to fire safety compliance, though these were promptly addressed. It should be noted that the building is currently listed as "Non-Compliant" under Tier 4 of San Francisco's Soft Story program, indicating potential outstanding seismic compliance issues, despite the previous retrofit work completed.

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Risk rating

How 1600-1604 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
10th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 867 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.0%
Moderate concern 41.5%
Severe concern 26.4%
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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1600-1604 Vallejo St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 03
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJun 03
Encampment

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