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993-999 Steiner St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0778001 6 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Alamo Square — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 993-999 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 1900
2 or more units
6 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 1900
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area12,186 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0778001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jennifer Cheung 1029 York St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
December 30, 2003

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993 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
995 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
999 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
997 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit building at 993-999 Steiner Street in Alamo Square, owned by Cheung Wing C & Sioe D, has a notable history dating back to 1900. The property has experienced several significant issues regarding building safety and compliance, most notably a violation related to the mandatory soft-story retrofit program in 2019 which required remediation work for seismic safety. This violation, along with monitoring fees and related compliance orders, remained a concern through 2021 when a director's hearing was held. Other safety-related incidents include a 2021 complaint about unsafe back stairs and a 2020 complaint regarding possible overcrowding concerns related to a hacker hostel arrangement, which included multiple Airbnb listings.

More positively, the building has undergone recent improvements, with records showing substantial renovation work in 2023 including roof replacement and stucco work, with a combined construction cost of approximately $92,000. The roof project involved replacing 4,700 square feet of shingles, flashing, and gutters, while the stucco work addressed a 100-square-foot lightwell area. The property has generated significant maintenance requests over the past seven years, with 307 total 311 service requests, though many of these relate to garbage and debris issues that have been resolved. The building's permit history shows improvement compliance work was completed by 2019, and there have been no active building violations or safety concerns recorded in recent years, suggesting improved building maintenance and compliance practices.

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Risk rating

How 993-999 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
18thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 250 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
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

993-999 Steiner St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 02
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestJul 28
Garbage and debris

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