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434-438 Linden St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0818026 3 units · 3 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 Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 434-438 Linden 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,258 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0818026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Elconin Andrea
Mailing address
743 Green St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
052207

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434 Linden St, San Francisco, CA 94102
438 Linden St, San Francisco, CA 94102
436 Linden St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 434-438 Linden Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Andrea Elconin, is a three-story flats and duplex structure dating back to 1900. The building's most significant historical event occurred in December 2007 when a routine safety inspection revealed multiple violations requiring correction, including security concerns (such as improper exterior door locks and unreinforced glazing), fire safety issues (missing fire extinguisher), and utility safety matters (including gas meter ventilation and clearance requirements). These violations were all resolved by March 2008. A fireplace installation was permitted but reportedly expired in 2009. The building has undergone several routine safety inspections since 1997, with the most recent one conducted in January 2019.

Recent activity around the property from 2023-2024 has primarily involved external maintenance and public space issues, including multiple reports of graffiti, garbage, and sidewalk cleaning needs. In February 2024, there were incidents involving graffiti on a bike rack and a defaced parking sign, while earlier in 2023, there were reports of illegal postings and waste issues. A number of these external matters have been promptly resolved by various city agencies, including Public Works and Recology, though one graffiti case from February 2024 remains open as of the latest records. The property appears to have maintained compliance with housing safety requirements since the 2007-2008 violations were addressed, though the high number of recent external maintenance calls suggests ongoing attention to the building's immediate surroundings is necessary.

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Risk rating

How 434-438 Linden 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 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 483 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 43.2%
Moderate concern 20.1%
Severe concern 36.7%
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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434-438 Linden St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 15
Construction public
Noise
311 & DBI ComplaintMay 12
Construction private property

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