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253-263 Laguna St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0851002 6 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 2.3
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 253-263 Laguna 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 1908
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area7,875 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0851002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Laguna Street Investors Llc
Mailing address
Gaetani Real Estate 4444 Geary Blvd Ste 100 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
090517

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Included addresses

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255 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
257 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
259 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
263 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
261 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
253 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 6-unit apartment building at 253-263 Laguna Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Laguna Street Investors LLC, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1908. Most recently, the building received a new roof in May 2024 (cost: $28,500) and is in the process of updating its fire alarm system to comply with 2022 San Francisco Fire Code requirements. The building has a history of addressing infrastructure issues, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in 2014 ($33,000), egress stair improvements in 2014 ($10,000), and various plumbing updates such as sewer trap replacements in 2010 and 2013.

The property has experienced several concerning incidents over its history, particularly in the 1990s when there were multiple tenant complaints about heat and electrical problems, asbestos presence, and other maintenance issues. However, these historical concerns appear to have been addressed by 2000, as evidenced by the resolution of numerous violations. In 2019, the building received multiple fire code violations related to its alarm system and fire extinguisher maintenance, though these were subsequently abated. More recently, there were concerns about the building operating as a short-term rental (STR) property without proper authorization, with investigations from 2021-2022 confirming unauthorized STR activity across multiple units.

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Risk rating

How 253-263 Laguna 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
27th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 750 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.7%
Moderate concern 36.4%
Severe concern 30.9%
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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253-263 Laguna St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 28
Damaged tree
hanging limb
311 RequestMar 06
Blocking driveway cite tow

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