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1428-1432 Steiner St

Western Addition, SF 94115 0726013 10 units · 3 fl · 1904

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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 Western Addition — not a forecast
Above average
avg 5.3
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Western Addition average of 5.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1428-1432 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 1904
2 or more units
10 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 1904
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area4,875 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0726013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Craig S Lipton, Ttee 1138 Taylor St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
December 21, 2017

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1428 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1432 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1430 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, three-story apartment building at 1428-1432 Steiner Street in the Western Addition, constructed in 1904 and currently owned by the Craig S Lipton Revocable Trust, has undergone substantial recent renovations and faced several significant safety and maintenance issues. The most recent improvements include a bathroom and kitchen remodel in Unit 2 completed in August 2024, while earlier work in 2019-2020 included the addition of an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) on the ground floor. The building has a documented history of fire safety improvements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders throughout the building's fire alarm system in 2020-2021, though there have been multiple fire safety complaints and violations noted between 2018 and 2024 related to extinguishers, alarm systems, and sprinkler systems, with the most recent being a sprinkler systems issue corrected in May 2024.

Recent tenant complaints from 2023 have raised concerns about various maintenance issues, including window stability, electrical concerns, and plumbing problems, highlighting ongoing maintenance challenges. A notable violation from 2019 involved excavation work that potentially undermined neighboring foundations. The building's fire safety records show a pattern of false alarms and detector activations, though no civilian injuries have been reported from these incidents. The property has completed its required soft-story seismic retrofitting (Tier 3) and received a Certificate of Final Completion. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street cleaning and debris management outside the building.

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Risk rating

How 1428-1432 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
17thpercentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 139 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
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1428-1432 Steiner St event timeline

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Fire Complaint May 27
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