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931-933 Steiner St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0778005 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Alamo Square
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 931-933 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,368 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0778005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shaw Dorothy
Mailing address
2504a Sutter St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
091598

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933 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
931 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 931-933 Steiner Street in Alamo Square, owned by Dorothy Shaw, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring attention to stair safety and access points, with front stair repairs completed in 2008 (cost: $3,500) and rear stair repairs completed in 2007 (cost: $4,000), both indicating ongoing investment in building safety and accessibility. An earlier roofing project from 1995 is noted, though that permit has since expired.

A noteworthy plumbing-related complaint was filed in August 2019 regarding an allegedly illegal gutter installation on the north side of the building, which reportedly directed water onto a neighboring property (937 Steiner Street); however, this complaint is currently listed as not active. The property has experienced several street-related issues in the vicinity, with three documented 311 calls between 2017 and 2021, primarily relating to hazardous materials (specifically glass) in the street area, though these were external to the building itself and were resolved by the appropriate city agencies (Recology and DPW). While these exterior cleaning incidents were concerning, they appear to be more related to the neighborhood environment than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 931-933 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
53th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 143 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.9%
Moderate concern 32.9%
Severe concern 15.2%
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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931-933 Steiner St event timeline

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

2019
DBI Complaint Aug 20
On the north side of the building. --- resident has an illegal gutter. it is two pieces wood that runs along the house to direct the water. the wood has split and the water runs down puts water out to the neighbors patio and backyard. caller has pictures and would like to be contacted to show inspector the issue that can be seen from her property 937 steiner st. (311 sr#11293991)
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