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161 Page St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0853016 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 161 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 built1900
Total area2,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0853016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Scholten Fmly Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Scholten James Blake & Stac 16 Carl St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
051295

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 161 Page Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Scholten Family Living Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900 that has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years. Most notably, in 2021, the building underwent major structural work including foundation replacement and garage wall improvements, with temporary shoring required during the process, at a combined cost of $95,000. This followed a serious complaint from September 2021 expressing concerns about the building's structural stability, with residents reporting that the house appeared to be leaning and shook when occupied. The building has also experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple violations issued between 2022 and 2024 related to alarm systems, extinguishers, and sprinkler systems, most recently in January 2025 for alarm system issues. Prior to these issues, the building underwent various interior improvements in the 1980s and 1990s, including kitchen and bathroom renovations.

The property has experienced some management and safety challenges over the years, including a 2023 short-term rental violation and historical complaints about unauthorized commercial use of garage spaces in 2000, though these issues were resolved. There were also past security concerns in 1994 regarding a back gate and unauthorized use of a trash container, but these were promptly addressed. Recent activity around the building has primarily consisted of 311 calls for various street and sidewalk issues, including encampments, garbage concerns, and construction noise, with the most recent complaints occurring in late 2024. The building's fire safety compliance has seen periodic improvements, with several violations being corrected between 2022 and 2024, though there remain open violations as of June 2024 related to alarm systems and fire extinguisher maintenance at a nearby address (188 Octavia Street).

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Risk rating

How 161 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
87th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 134 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.4%
Moderate concern 9.9%
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

161 Page St event timeline

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

2021
Building Permit Oct 04
Provide temporary shoring for permit application #2021/0603/1590
$20,000 · Issued
DBI ComplaintSep 22
Date last observed: 21-sep-21; time last observed: 0800; identity of person performing the work: this is the permit they applie; unit: both units; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling structural problems; ; additional information: house appears to be falling over to the left when looking from the street. the house shakes when people move in it. we are not sure if it is safe for us to live here. we want the landlord to do repairs but they continue to delay because they won't do the work needed to temporarily relocate us.;

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