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536 Steiner St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0827020 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 536 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 1926
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area3,078 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0827020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Marson & Associates Llc
Mailing address
838 North Doheny Dr #506 Los Angeles CA 90069
Last sale
091417

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 536 Steiner Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Marson & Associates LLC, was constructed in 1926 and has undergone several significant renovations in recent years. Most notably, in 2015-2016, the property underwent extensive improvements including an interior remodel adding a new first-floor room and bathroom, installing new bathrooms in both units, and modernizing electrical systems with new lighting, switches, outlets, and smoke detectors. During this period, major plumbing work was completed, including the replacement of water heaters, bathroom repiping, and installation of laundry facilities. In late 2022, the building received additional maintenance with the replacement of rotted siding on the rear facade.

The property has experienced two minor fire-related incidents in the past, including a smoke detector malfunction and a contained cooking fire, neither of which resulted in civilian injuries. More recently, the building has faced some parking-related issues in the vicinity, with several complaints about illegal parking and sidewalk blockages, though these are external to the building itself. A sidewalk defect was reported in 2021 regarding a dirt pile issue that required correction, and there have been periodic reports of loose garbage on the street that were addressed by city services. The building appears to be well-maintained overall, with recent upgrades focusing on modernizing infrastructure and improving resident comfort and safety, though some ongoing attention to external maintenance and parking management in the area may be noted.

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Risk rating

How 536 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
89th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 113 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 81.9%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 5.7%
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

536 Steiner St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 12
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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