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1624-1626 Vallejo St

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0551020 10 units · 3 fl · 1890

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1624-1626 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 1890
2 or more units
10 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 1890
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area9,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0551020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Woods Steven H & Nancy J Tt 2240 Cobblehill Rd San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
April 10, 2012

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1626 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1624 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 1624-1626 Vallejo Street property is a 10-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1890, currently owned by Steven H & Nancy J Woods Re. The building has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work over the past decade, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2016, comprehensive bathroom and kitchen remodels in 2022-2023, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. Recent work in 2023 involved bathroom modifications and floor drain installations, while earlier improvements included exterior stair rebuilding in 2023 and major unit renovations in 2017.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over its history, particularly between 2006-2008, when there were complaints regarding lighting, fire safety, and stairway conditions. These issues, including combustible storage concerns and lighting problems, were subsequently addressed and marked as not active. Recent fire safety inspections in 2024 and 2021 found no merit to alarm system complaints, and the building maintains its fire protection equipment in compliance with requirements. The property has also undergone various planning actions, including a 4-unit condominium conversion and a soft-story retrofit, demonstrating ongoing investment in structural safety improvements. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 have primarily concerned external issues such as tree maintenance and sidewalk cleaning, indicating that the building's internal systems and maintenance have generally stabilized in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1624-1626 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
30thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 674 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
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 49%
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

1624-1626 Vallejo St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 06
Blocked Exits
Violation Issued
DBI ComplaintFeb 11
Date last observed: 10-feb-26; time last observed: 10:00 am; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling structural problems; ; additional information: the rear exterior staircase serving 1624¿1626 vallejo street is missing the required guardrail and handrail along its open right side facing the driveway. the stairway descends more than 30 inches from the upper landing to the lower level and serves as a shared egress route for residents of 1624 to the laundry room, garbage area, and parking, and for 1626 when accessing the upper unit. location detail: rear of property ¿ exterior staircase descending from the upper hallway landing (behind unit #1 at 1624) toward the shared parking and garbage area.;

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