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435-441 Steiner St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0844002 6 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.2
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 435-441 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
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area5,542 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0844002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
431 Steiner St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
January 10, 2001

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

439 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
437 A Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
437 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
435 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
441 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 435-441 Steiner Street is a 2-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, owned by Arlene T. Borick and constructed in 1900. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including multiple roofing works in 1989, 1993, and 2005, the most recent being a roof replacement in 2005 costing $3,000. In 2023, an electrical permit was completed for installing a service light in the utility closet. The building has faced multiple safety and maintenance issues requiring attention, with the most recent concerns emerging in late 2024 regarding unpermitted greywater discharge from a washer in unit 435A, creating pooling water conditions in the shared backyard space. This issue remains active as of November 2024 and has generated multiple complaints.

Historically, the building has experienced various maintenance and safety challenges, including a significant set of violations in 2005 that required repairs to stairs, handrails, and security improvements, all of which were abated by September 2005. Earlier structural issues were addressed in 2003 when dry rot and termite damage in the back porch and stairs were repaired at a cost of $17,000. The property has undergone several routine inspections over the years, with records showing consistent attention to maintenance needs. Recent 311 calls regarding the property have primarily concerned external issues such as street cleaning, parking violations, and graffiti, while the most pressing current concern relates to the greywater discharge issue that appears to have persisted despite previous complaints and inspections.

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Risk rating

How 435-441 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
52ndpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 493 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
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

435-441 Steiner St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Nov 14
Date last observed: 08-nov-24; time last observed: 11/8; floor: ground lev; unit: 435a; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling plumbing installation without permit; ; additional information: i live at 435a steiner street and i am concerned about the dumping of our washer water in our backyard. since i moved in a few years ago, our greywater from the washer is dumped through a tube onto our lawn. all of the chemicals from the detergent has killed the grass so i have just planted new grass. the pooling water creates unsafe conditions in our backyard which is a shared yard. upon asking the landlord about it, he dodged questions and attempted to blame myself and another tenant for the issue. i wanted to check if my landlord has received the appropriate permits for dumping greywater as it seems to have a negative environmental impact. i have videos and photos of the issue upon request. i generally find that my landlord dodges questions about health
Plumbing Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintNov 12
Date last observed: 08-nov-24; time last observed: 11/8; floor: ground lev; unit: 435a; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling plumbing installation without permit; ; additional information: i live at 435a steiner street and i am concerned about the dumping of our washer water in our backyard. since i moved in a few years ago, our greywater from the washer is dumped through a tube onto our lawn. all of the chemicals from the detergent has killed the grass so i have just planted new grass. the pooling water creates unsafe conditions in our backyard which is a shared yard. upon asking the landlord about it, he dodged questions and attempted to blame myself and another tenant for the issue. i wanted to check if my landlord has received the appropriate permits for dumping greywater as it seems to have a negative environmental impact. i have videos and photos of the issue upon request. i generally find that my landlord dodges questions about health

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