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1819-1823 Steiner St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0679006 9 units · 2 fl · 1937

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1819-1823 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 1937
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units9
Floors2
Year built1937
Total area9,780 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0679006
Ownership

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

Owner name
S F Property Mgmnt Co Inc
Mailing address
Levy Living Trust 155 Jefferson St Ste 4 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
010920

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Included addresses

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1821 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2100 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1819 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2108 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1823 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

This two-story, nine-unit multi-family residential building, constructed in 1937 and owned by SF Property Management Co Inc, is located at 1819-1823 Steiner Street in Lower Pacific Heights. The property has undergone numerous significant improvements and faced several maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, in 2023 the building received a new tar & gravel roof at a cost of $48,000, and in 2021 substantial accessibility improvements were completed including the installation of an ADA-compliant unisex restroom and entry modifications. The building's plumbing and electrical systems have seen considerable upgrades, including comprehensive bathroom and kitchen plumbing work in 2018, a complete residential electrical rewiring in 2018, and multiple HVAC system replacements.

The property has experienced various issues affecting tenant comfort and building safety, including a notable incident in 2021 when a vehicle collided with the building's front entrance, causing damage that required emergency repairs. A concerning pattern of maintenance issues emerged in 2017, with violations related to water damage, mold, and lead paint concerns documented through building violations. A tenant buyout of 2 units occurred in 2017 for $52,500. More recently, in 2024, there were two fire-related violations issued regarding "Operating Without A Permit" and one for general unsafe building conditions, though these were subsequently abated. The building's commercial space has undergone several transformations, including a recent complaint regarding unpermitted occupancy changes from a spice store to a hair salon, which remains under investigation. Regular maintenance issues have been documented through multiple 311 calls for garbage and debris concerns near the property, with the most recent activity recorded in January 2025.

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Risk rating

How 1819-1823 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

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
7th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 623 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 28.8%
Moderate concern 60.9%
Severe concern 10.3%
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

1819-1823 Steiner St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 01
Date last observed: 30-may-26; time last observed: 9pm; floor: ground flo; unit: at the ent; exact location: main bldg; building type: both work beyond scope of permit; electrical work previously installed w/o permit; deteriorated electrical equipment; other electrical; ; additional information: extremely bright lights on the front of 2110-2108 sutter st., have been on for years 24/7 shining into our apartment building across the street, specifically shining straight into bedroom windows and living rooms. ;
Electrical Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintApr 01
Date last observed: 23-mar-26; time last observed: 12:00 am; floor: ground; unit: 2108-2110; exact location: main bldg; building type: both electrical work being performed w/o permit; electrical work previously installed w/o permit; deteriorated electrical equipment; other electrical; ; additional information: exposed electrical conduit attached to exterior facade wall (2110 sutter) powering an illegal wall pack unit. extremely bright light spills across the street over adjacent residential units. light has been on for months, 24 hrs a day.;

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