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235-239 Page St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0852021 5 units · 3 fl · 1890

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 235-239 Page 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 1890
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area7,103 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0852021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Benjamin Family Trust 2012
Mailing address
Jerry & Karen M Benjamin, C 507 North St Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
010801

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Included addresses

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237 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94102
235 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94102
218 Rose St, San Francisco, CA 94102
239 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94102
216 Rose St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 235-239 Page Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Benjamin Family Trust 2012, was constructed in 1890 and contains 5 units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and repair activities over the past decades, including termite eradication in 2000 (four separate repairs totaling $10,000), foundation improvements and reroofing in 1996, and various stair and electrical system upgrades in 2008-2021. A notable recent issue occurred in January 2020, when unauthorized stair replacement work led to a complaint investigation and subsequent Notice of Violation, which was eventually resolved in March 2022 with proper permits obtained in 2021 for both stair members and window replacement at a cost of $4,000. The building has faced multiple housing code violations over the years, particularly in 2001-2002, including issues with heating systems, mold/mildew, lead paint hazards, smoke detectors, and various maintenance concerns, all of which were eventually abated by 2002-2022. The property's systems have been updated with the installation of sub-meters for common areas in 2008 and various electrical improvements during the same period, though some related permits were canceled or expired.

The most recent issues at the property, dating from 2023-2025, have primarily involved external maintenance and neighborhood concerns such as tree maintenance, garbage cleanup, and illegal parking, which are managed by city services rather than directly related to the building's condition. A building permit for sidewalk maintenance was approved in July 2023. The property shows a history of addressing major structural and safety issues, with recent work focusing on maintaining compliance with building codes and updating systems as needed, though there have been periods of significant code violations in the past. The conversion from unauthorized work to properly permitted repairs in 2020-2021 demonstrates recent improvements in building management practices, though several historical violations relate to basic habitability requirements such as heating and smoke detection systems.

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Risk rating

How 235-239 Page 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
32th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 698 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.8%
Moderate concern 25.6%
Severe concern 11.6%
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

235-239 Page St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 06
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