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530-532 Linden St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0819027 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 530-532 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
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 area1,910 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0819027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kim Joshua J
Mailing address
Chang Monica H 532 Linden St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
012220

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532 Linden St, San Francisco, CA 94102
530 Linden St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The property at 530-532 Linden St is a two-story, multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, owned by Joshua J Kim and constructed in 1900. The building has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the past two decades, with particular attention to structural elements such as stairs and decks. Most recently, in 2017, front staircase railings were modified to increase safety, including raising railing height and adjusting spindle spacing. The building experienced a concerning incident in May 2023, when a complaint was filed regarding apparent abandonment, with reports of trash accumulation and security concerns, though this complaint was subsequently marked as not active. Historical records show recurring issues with stairs and railings, including multiple permits and repairs between 2000-2017, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges with these safety features.

The property has a documented history of various maintenance and compliance issues, including past violations related to lead paint concerns, unauthorized repairs, and plumbing work without proper permits, all of which were eventually resolved. Between 2024-2023, there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris around the property, particularly in mid-2024, with several 311 calls related to street cleaning and encampments near the site, though some of these were determined to be private property matters. The electrical system has seen upgrades, including a service increase from 70A to 100A in 2004, but some related permits have expired. Planning records indicate a lot split project involving this address, retaining 6 dwellings across 2 buildings, which suggests prior activity related to unit configuration.

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Risk rating

How 530-532 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
22th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 801 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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)

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DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.1%
Moderate concern 27.4%
Severe concern 28.5%
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

530-532 Linden St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 12
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJun 12
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