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277-279 Rose St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0852009A 2 units · 2 fl · 1952

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 277-279 Rose 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 1952
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1952
Total area2,268 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0852009A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Galbraith Scott A
Mailing address
277 Rose St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
012309

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279 Rose St, San Francisco, CA 94102
277 Rose St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 277-279 Rose Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Scott A. Galbraith, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1952. Most recently, in October 2023, the property received an upgrade to its street-facing windows, with the installation of four Marvin Ultimate windows at a cost of $23,200. Prior improvements include a kitchen remodel in 2013 that involved substantial electrical updates with the addition of multiple circuits and appliances, and an earlier bathroom renovation in 2010 that included new fixtures and a wall furnace installation. The building's maintenance history shows attention to both aesthetic and functional upgrades, with a complete reroofing project documented in 2003.

While the building itself has been maintained with regular improvements, the surrounding area has experienced various challenges, particularly in recent years. There have been multiple reports of medical waste (including needles) near the property between 2022 and 2024, though all these incidents were resolved with varying degrees of follow-up from city services. Additionally, there were two documented instances of sidewalk blockage by parked vehicles in 2022. The most recent infrastructure-related complaint was a water leak reported in October 2024, but this case was closed due to insufficient information. A notable historical issue was documented in 2008, when mold was reported in a bathroom and bedroom, though this complaint was promptly addressed within four days.

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Risk rating

How 277-279 Rose 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
92th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.3%
Moderate concern 8.0%
Severe concern 3.7%
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

277-279 Rose St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Oct 27
Replace 4 street facing windows with marvin ultimate windows: replace 5 interior windows with anlin
$23,200 · Complete

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