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307 Steiner St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0847005 3 units · 2 fl · 1895

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 307 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 1895
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.

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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1895
Total area2,644 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0847005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Laura Tarbox Trustee 307 Steiner St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 307 Steiner Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1895, containing three units and currently owned by the Laura Tarbox Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant events, the most notable being a fire incident in June 2023 that caused damage to the siding across all three levels, which has since been repaired under a $70,000 permit completed in October 2023. The building has a history of maintenance and repair work, including a roof replacement in 2014, and the resolution of multiple plumbing issues with the replacement of the curb trap and sewer main in late 2017. The property has seen consistent attention to infrastructure maintenance, with records of repairs to bathrooms, exterior walls, stairways, and flooring dating back to the 1980s.

Recent months have shown repeated issues with sidewalk parking violations near the property, with nine separate parking enforcement requests between September 2023 and July 2024, though most of these could not be validated upon officer response. The building's historical record shows proactive management of structural and safety concerns, with a particular focus on addressing fire safety issues as evidenced by the recent repairs mandated by the fire department. The property underwent significant improvement in 1985 when an illegal unit was removed, marking a period of compliance with housing regulations.

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Risk rating

How 307 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
57thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 442 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
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

307 Steiner St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 08
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement

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