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1453-1459 Vallejo St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0572023 6 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1453-1459 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 1906
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1906
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area6,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0572023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Bobby Burke For Boston Priv 160 Bovet Rd, Suite 220 San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
January 12, 1989

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1457 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1459 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1455 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1453 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 1453-1459 Vallejo Street property is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located in Russian Hill, built in 1906 and currently owned by the Yick Albert J & Emily Trust. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety concerns over its history, most notably in 2004 when multiple serious violations were recorded related to building safety and fire hazards. These included issues with a deteriorating rear deck and stairs, fire extinguisher maintenance, balcony repairs, egress obstructions, and gas meter requirements, all of which were addressed and abated by May 2005. Earlier in 2004, there were specific complaints about hazardous conditions of the second-level rear deck, though this too was resolved.

The property has undergone several renovations and improvements, including a $10,000 rear deck and stairs repair in 2004, and earlier work in 1989 that involved installing sinks, basins, toilets, and stove hoods throughout the building. More recently, there have been numerous 311 calls between 2024 and 2025 primarily related to street cleaning issues near the property, including reports of human waste, garbage debris, and sidewalk cleaning needs, though these are external to the building itself. A fire complaint regarding weeds and grass was recorded in May 2020 but was determined to be outside jurisdiction. The building's permit and maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing safety concerns, particularly during the 2004 violation period, though there have been no reported internal building violations or major structural concerns in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1453-1459 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
29thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 804 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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1453-1459 Vallejo St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Aug 02
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
DBI ComplaintMay 11
Sanitation issues: back deck of unit is covered with dog waste (urine/feces). dogs are left out for hours at a time with no access to sanitary conditions.note: the unit is 1459 vallejo street - the map selector did not provide this as an option. each unit has its own numbered address.

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