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232-238 Waller St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0858007 4 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 232-238 Waller 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
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0858007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Parik Basul V & Engel Eugen
Mailing address
236 Waller St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
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236 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94102
238 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94102
232 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The property at 232-238 Waller Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, built in 1900 and currently owned by Parik Basul V & Engel Eugen. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the years, most notably during the early 2000s when both the rear deck and front entry porch were replaced due to water damage and dry rot, with permits indicating costs of $300 and $10,000 respectively. More recent improvements include the 2013 replacement of two front elevation windows with custom double hung windows featuring laminated glazing, along with associated flashing work, at a cost of $2,000. The building has had one notable building complaint regarding an illegal basement unit in 2011, which was resolved by February 2012, and a fire complaint from the same month that was corrected immediately.

The property has undergone regular maintenance and improvements as evidenced by various permits, though one electrical permit from 2006 for a garage door opener was cancelled. There have been multiple 311 calls in recent years (2017-2024) primarily related to street and sidewalk cleaning issues, including instances of garbage and debris, though these were all resolved through proper channels. The most recent concerns, recorded in 2024, involve a pavement defect and garbage disposal issues, both of which have been resolved. While the building's maintenance history shows attention to structural issues and proper response to building complaints, the age of the property and periodic need for repairs are consistent with its century-old status. The relatively recent (2013) window improvements and ongoing response to maintenance needs suggest active property management, though the presence of multiple street cleaning calls indicates some ongoing challenges with exterior maintenance in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 232-238 Waller 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
51th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 503 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.6%
Moderate concern 15.4%
Severe concern 45.0%
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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