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507 Steiner St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0826003 8 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 507 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 1900
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1900
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area6,140 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0826003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
955 Prague St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The eight-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 507 Steiner Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Paul G Boschetti, has undergone several significant inspections and maintenance events since its construction in 1900. The property has experienced multiple routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services between 1999 and 2018, during which time most violations were promptly addressed, including a wooden utility ladder issue in 2009 that was corrected within days. Recent fire safety concerns in 2023 regarding alarm systems and exit maintenance were investigated and found to have no merit, following a pattern of fire safety scrutiny with similar issues noted in 2021 (which were corrected) and violations in 2019 for building signage and contact requirements.

The building's exterior and surrounding area have faced various maintenance challenges, with the most recent building permit from 2015 indicating street space and sidewalk repair work. Recent activity in 2024 shows ongoing concerns with street cleaning, including garbage and debris issues. There have been numerous parking-related incidents near the property throughout 2024, with multiple reports of double parking, blocked driveways, and other parking violations, though these are external to the building itself. A fire incident involving a contained cooking fire was recorded, but fortunately, there were no civilian injuries. The building appears to be maintaining compliance with most safety regulations, as evidenced by the prompt resolution of violations when identified and the relatively small number of recent violations compared to its historical record.

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Risk rating

How 507 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

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
32ndpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 698 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
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

507 Steiner St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jul 08
Extinguishers
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintJul 08
Street Numbering

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