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615 Linden St

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

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1895
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

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).

Mailing address
Sutro Property Management Po Box 885373 San Francisco CA 94188
Last sale
November 19, 2014

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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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
87thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 134 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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615 Linden St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 23
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water request for service

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