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700 Steiner St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0803015 36 units · 6 fl · 1927

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Alamo Square
Above average
avg 2.3
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 700 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 1927
2 or more units
36 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units36
Floors6
Year built1927
Total area23,886 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0803015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jnl Steiner Lp
Mailing address
Attn Lauren Osullivan 833 N San Mateo Dr San Mateo CA 94401
Last sale
033006

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AI summary

The 36-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building at 700 Steiner Street, constructed in 1927, has undergone significant renovations since 2018, with Jnl Steiner Lp as the current owner. The property has experienced multiple unit remodels over recent years, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades in units 502, 701, and 702 in 2023-2024, following a period of unauthorized construction in 2018-2019 that generated numerous tenant complaints regarding dust, debris, and safety concerns. The building has received several important safety upgrades, including a fire alarm system modification in 2023 to comply with SF Fire Code requirements, and recent electrical work in unit 502 and others to enhance safety and functionality. Notably, there has been considerable infrastructure work, including water piping and electrical system upgrades, with the most recent work focusing on modernizing individual units' amenities and systems.

The building's history includes several compliance issues that have been addressed over time, such as fire escape violations (2024), sleeping area requirements (2023), and previous fire safety concerns that were corrected upon inspection. Past complaints from 2018-2019 documented water intrusion, mold issues, and construction-related disturbances affecting residents. The property has also experienced some maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris in recent months. While the building has generally responded to regulatory requirements and corrected identified violations, the pattern of unauthorized work followed by proper permits and remediation indicates ongoing attention to building maintenance and tenant comfort.

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Risk rating

How 700 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
5th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 290 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 22.9%
Moderate concern 69.7%
Severe concern 7.4%
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

700 Steiner St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 07
Large vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 07
Blocking driveway cite tow

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