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214 Steiner St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0860024 3 units · 1 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 214 Steiner 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units3
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area2,360 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0860024
Ownership

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

Owner name
John R & Carol R Hull Lvg T
Mailing address
Hull John R & Carol R Ttees 214 Steiner St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, one-story multi-family residential building at 214 Steiner Street in Hayes Valley, owned by John R & Carol R Hull Lvg T, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in August 2024, the building underwent reroofing work costing $16,800. Between 2008 and 2011, the property underwent substantial renovations including kitchen remodeling, porch and stair reconstruction, foundation sealing with a French catch basin installation, and comprehensive sewer repairs involving the house trap and lateral systems. The electrical system was also updated during this period with a new 100-amp service installation and associated wiring work.

The building had one notable compliance issue in 2010 when a permit expired, though this was eventually resolved by February 2013. Recent maintenance has included attention to exterior building elements, with plumbing work continuing into 2024 as evidenced by an open permit for a missing side sewer vent cover. The property has experienced various exterior maintenance issues typical of urban environments, as shown by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding debris, waste, and parking concerns, though most have been promptly resolved. The building's documented history shows consistent maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, with permits properly obtained for major work, though some permits required revisions to adjust scope or address compliance issues.

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Risk rating

How 214 Steiner 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
45th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 565 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.8%
Moderate concern 27.8%
Severe concern 15.4%
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

214 Steiner St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 14
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestApr 26
Garbage and debris

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