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908 Steiner St

Western Addition, SF 94117 0779017 7 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 Western Addition
At or below average
avg 5.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 908 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
7 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.

Building characteristics
Units7
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0779017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ward/Duran Revoc Trust
Mailing address
C E Ward & M Duran - Ttees 908 Steiner St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
011912

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

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AI summary

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 908 Steiner Street in the Western Addition, owned by the Ward/Duran Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements since its construction in 1900. Most notably, the property has embraced modern sustainability practices with the installation of a 9.315 kW solar panel system in 2017, including 27 roof-mounted panels and associated electrical infrastructure. The building's mechanical systems have received consistent maintenance and upgrades, with furnace and water heater replacements completed in 2019 and 2022 respectively, demonstrating attention to essential systems. The basement area received attention in 2013 with improvements to insulation, flooring, and wall reinforcement, while the electrical infrastructure saw substantial upgrades in 2006 with the installation of new underground service.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to critical systems, with documented work on both plumbing and electrical systems over the years. A reroofing project was initiated in 1993, though records show this permit expired. The property has experienced minimal resident-initiated issues, with only two 311 calls on record: one in 2020 regarding improper illegal postings and another in 2009 related to loose garbage on the street, neither of which directly impacts building safety or habitability. The comprehensive permit history suggests proactive maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, with particular attention paid to heating, water, and renewable energy infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 908 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
43th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 95 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.4%
Moderate concern 29.7%
Severe concern 23.0%
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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The story over time

908 Steiner St event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Aug 24
Work category: 1p; replace 30 gallon water heater same location inside closet
Expired

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