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1712-1722 Steiner St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0683019 3 units · 3 fl · 1905

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
17
FewerMore

This building has 17 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1712-1722 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 1905
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1905
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 built1905
Total area6,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0683019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
315 Fernando Ave Palo Alto CA 94306
Last sale
February 06, 2013

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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1714 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1720 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1716 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1722 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1712 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1718 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The property at 1712-1722 Steiner Street in Lower Pacific Heights is a 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1905 and currently owned by El Stanford Investment LLC. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance and maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, there were substantial renovation complaints in early 2019 regarding extensive work including floor removal, plumbing fixture removal, and gutted interiors, though some permits were issued for kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 2018 totaling $90,000. The building has a problematic history with stair safety, including a 2002 violation regarding unpermitted stair repairs and improper guardrails, and multiple housing inspection complaints from 2016-2017 citing concerns with dry rot, termite damage, electrical issues, and a back staircase not meeting code requirements.

The property has also faced several safety and compliance issues, including a 2014 violation related to the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program for earthquake safety. A routine inspection in 2001 revealed multiple violations requiring attention, including security requirements, sanitation issues, and fire safety concerns, though these were eventually abated in 2017. Recent maintenance work has included various window replacements and bathroom refurbishments, with the most substantial work occurring in 2018-2019. The building underwent tenant buyouts in 2017 with one unit receiving $82,500 for four tenants and another $10,203.48 for two tenants, suggesting significant occupancy turnover during that period. Recent activity at the property has primarily been limited to external maintenance issues, as evidenced by 311 calls in 2023-2024 relating to garbage, graffiti, and street cleaning, with a notable recent complaint regarding abandoned furniture in September 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1712-1722 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
36thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 429 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
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 36%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1712-1722 Steiner St event timeline

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