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1813-1821 Polk St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0598002 12 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1813-1821 Polk 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 1908
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
POLK
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
Units12
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area10,080 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0598002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Celbco Llc
Mailing address
755 Minor Rd Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
071017

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1815 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1821 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1813 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1819 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1817 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1813-1821 Polk Street is a two-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Celbco Llc. The building has undergone numerous improvements and renovations over the past decade, with significant work performed between 2013-2020. Major upgrades include the installation of fire safety systems with six sprinklers added to the basement in 2015, a complete re-roofing in 2020, and multiple unit renovations comprising kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 1, 2, 4, and 8, with particular attention to electrical systems including new sub-panels and safety features such as smoke detectors. The building's infrastructure has been modernized with a 400-amp three-phase electrical service upgrade completed in 2013, and the addition of laundry facilities including two washers and dryers in 2014.

Recent concerns include a December 2023 fire violation related to sleeping area requirements that has been marked as open, though previous fire safety issues from 2008 were resolved. The property has experienced recurring issues with exterior garbage and debris management in late 2024, with multiple reports of abandoned items and overflowing containers, though most have been resolved by city services. A vacant storefront complaint was filed in 2020, but is no longer active. Two notable fire-related incidents have occurred on record, though no civilian injuries were reported in any of the events. Outdoor seating improvements were also made in 2013 with the installation of two benches at the restaurant's front.

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Risk rating

How 1813-1821 Polk 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
15th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 956 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 22.4%
Moderate concern 44.0%
Severe concern 33.6%
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

1813-1821 Polk St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Oct 22
Re-roofing with hot works
$69,500 · Complete
Building PermitOct 03
Unit 5: kitchen and bathroom renovation in kind. floor lvt installation. paint whole unit.

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