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615 Linden St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0820003A 2 units · 2 fl · 1895

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 615 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 1895
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 built1895
Total area2,190 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0820003A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Salman Shariat Tr 2016
Mailing address
Sutro Property Management Po Box 885373 San Francisco CA 94188
Last sale
062016

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 615 Linden Street in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1895, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the past decades. The foundation was notably upgraded in 2018 with a $30,000 replacement of the existing brick foundation with concrete, completed successfully in three phases. The property has seen consistent plumbing infrastructure improvements, including a sewer and house trap replacement in 2018, a water service upgrade in 2014, and a courtyard remodel with storm water improvements in 2021. Past maintenance issues were addressed between 1985 and 1995, including code violations and various system upgrades (electrical, plumbing, heating).

The building experienced a roof leak and rodent issue in 2005, though this complaint was resolved within two weeks. More recently, there have been numerous municipal service calls in the immediate vicinity, primarily concerning street cleaning and debris removal, particularly in late 2024. While these external issues don't directly reflect on the building's condition, they do provide context about the immediate environment. The property underwent a significant legal process to address substandard lot size issues, with planning records showing multiple filings related to this matter, ultimately resolved with CEQA clearance under developer Jerry Klein. The current ownership is held by Salman Shariat Trust (2016), and the building's maintenance record shows a generally proactive approach to infrastructure upkeep, with no active building or housing violations on record as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 615 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
87th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 134 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 90.9%
Moderate concern 6.7%
Severe concern 2.3%
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

615 Linden St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 23
Public utilities commission
water request for service

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