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530-534 Steiner St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0827019 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 530-534 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
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area6,573 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0827019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Demott Thomas
Mailing address
926 Virginia St Vallejo CA 94590
Last sale
100494

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530 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
532 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
534 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 530-534 Steiner Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Demott Thomas, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety updates over the past two decades. Most recently, in March 2022, the building received a substantial $32,600 reroofing project, and prior to that, a sewer replacement was completed in September 2019. The building has a history of addressing structural and safety concerns, including dry rot repair work in 2015 and electrical system improvements in 2003 to correct wiring issues in the stairwell. A notable cluster of violations was recorded in March 2003, primarily focused on fire safety and security issues, including fire extinguisher requirements, fire proofing repairs, and lighting improvements; all of these violations were successfully abated by June 2003.

The property has undergone regular routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2003, 2009, 2012, and 2018, suggesting ongoing oversight of building maintenance and safety compliance. Recent records indicate some exterior maintenance challenges, including a notable instance of graffiti in April 2020 and multiple parking-related issues on the surrounding streets between 2020 and 2024. While there have been two fire-related incidents recorded (a false alarm and an unintentional alarm activation), neither resulted in civilian injuries or indicated actual fire events. The building's documented maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing both routine upkeep and critical repairs, with no active violations currently on record.

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Risk rating

How 530-534 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

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
62th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 390 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.3%
Moderate concern 33.8%
Severe concern 10.9%
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

530-534 Steiner St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Oct 16
Illegal construction projects with no permits for path month and a half. there is no notice of the work either. major construction projects with no permits under the guise of an "emergency".(311 sr 101002802765)
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