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2456 Steiner St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0606021A 3 units · 3 fl · 1916

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 2456 Steiner 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1916
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area5,738 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0606021A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 1229 Woodacre CA 94973
Last sale
August 22, 2019

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

2456 Steiner Street is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood, constructed in 1916 and currently owned by Real Escape LLC. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over its history, with the most recent major improvement being a comprehensive interior remodel in 2021 costing $150,000 that included updates to the kitchen, powder room, and two bathrooms on the first and second floors. This remodel was accompanied by plumbing work for fixture replacements and waterproofing of shower pans, as well as electrical upgrades. In 2013, the building received a substantial upgrade with the installation of a new elevator and associated infrastructure, along with a 400-amp electrical service upgrade in 2008.

The building has experienced periodic fire safety issues, with the most recent violations occurring in December 2024 and June 2024 related to sprinkler systems, extinguishers, and highrise sprinkler system compliance. The property has a history of fire-related incidents, primarily consisting of alarm system activations (often due to malfunction) and a few other non-injury events. Notable historical concerns include a 2002 routine inspection that revealed issues with the fire escape drop ladder, though these were resolved by July 2002. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in 1994 and 1995, and various infrastructure improvements. Recent activity around the property has mostly consisted of routine municipal service calls, including garbage management and street maintenance issues, with a few fire code violations requiring correction. The most recent fire violations relating to sprinkler systems and extinguishers were marked as "rescinded" and "abated," respectively, suggesting resolution, though the December 2024 violation for highrise sprinkler compliance remains active.

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Risk rating

How 2456 Steiner 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
72ndpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 270 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Building size

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2456 Steiner St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Mar 07
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 03
Blocking driveway cite tow

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