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906 Steiner St

Western Addition, SF 94117 0779016 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 Western Addition — not a forecast
Above average
avg 5.3
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Western Addition average of 5.3.

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 906 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
RM4
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,390 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0779016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
906a Steiner St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 906 Steiner Street, a 2-story flats/duplex structure built in 1900, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. The property underwent multiple repair projects in 2018, including rot damage repairs to the rear staircase ($10,000) and extensive work on leaks, rot, and exterior painting ($20,000). During this period, there were several concerning complaints about unauthorized work and construction practices, including three separate complaints in January-February 2018 regarding unauthorized roof and patio demolition, structural problems, and potentially fraudulent contracting practices, though these complaints were ultimately marked as not active.

The building has a documented history of water damage issues, with multiple violations in early 2017 related to damaged ceilings and walls, water damage sources, and lead paint hazards, all of which were abated by April 2017. More recently, in 2024, there have been multiple reports of debris and garbage issues near the property, along with a sewage backup incident in August 2024. The property has also faced ongoing infrastructure challenges, with multiple sewer-related complaints in 2021 and concerns about tree root damage to the sidewalk recorded in July 2021. Two fire safety complaints regarding blocked exits were filed in 2017 and 2018, with one marked as corrected, though this raises safety concerns. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to addressing both structural and environmental issues, but the frequency and variety of complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 906 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
71stpercentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 48 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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 age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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