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1440 Steiner St

Western Addition, SF 94115 0726014 12 units · 3 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Western Addition — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 5.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1440 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 1925
2 or more units
12 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 1925
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area11,775 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0726014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Meenaghan James J & Jodylee 144 San Marino Dr San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale
November 08, 2013

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1440 Steiner Street, built in 1925 and currently owned by Meenaghan 2000 Trust, has undergone significant improvements in recent years, with the most notable being a $22,800 fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 to comply with fire code requirements, completed in October 2023. The building has seen substantial unit upgrades between 2017 and 2020, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units (1, 3, 6, 10, and 12), with costs ranging from $17,000 to $30,000 for each project. A major safety upgrade was completed in 2017 with a soft-story retrofit valued at $115,000, bringing the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements.

The property has experienced several fire safety-related issues over its history, with multiple fire alarm system complaints and violations between 2007 and 2020, though most were resolved promptly. A 2019 complaint regarding potential foundation undermining from neighboring excavation work was documented, though it's noted as not currently active. The building has also undergone periodic safety inspections, with routine findings in 2008 identifying various fire and security code compliance issues, all of which were subsequently addressed and abated. The most recent work included addressing fire alarm system compatibility issues in 2023, with one permit cancellation and one completion. Additionally, there was an attempted conversion of a garage area into accessory dwelling units in 2020, which was ultimately withdrawn. Two tenant buyouts were recorded in July 2020, totaling $52,135 for two tenants.

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Risk rating

How 1440 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
41stpercentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 99 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
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 47%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1440 Steiner St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 07
Fire Escape
No Merit
Fire ComplaintMay 07
Alarm Systems

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