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213-217 Steiner St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0861006 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 213-217 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
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1900
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0861006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Revoc Tr/taylor Margaret & 6801 Vilamoura Way Elk Grove CA 95757
Last sale
June 30, 1987

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Included addresses

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215 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
217 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
213 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 213-217 Steiner Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Margaret Ung-taylor & Scott, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant updates over the years. The property has seen regular window improvements, with the most recent permits in 2021 replacing two vinyl windows at the back of the building, continuing a pattern established in earlier years including 2013 and 2004. Major maintenance work has included roof shingle replacement in 2004 and sidewalk repairs in 2008.

The building experienced a cluster of housing code violations in 2010-2011 that required attention, including issues with heating systems, window maintenance, fire safety requirements, and water leaks, though all were abated by December 21, 2010. A change of use inspection in 2007 confirmed the building's three-unit classification from its previous two-unit designation. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 have primarily concerned exterior maintenance issues such as missing side sewer vent covers and various cleaning matters, with the most recent complaint in July 2024 relating to home improvement noise. A fire incident related to water problems was recorded, but no civilian injuries were reported. The property has maintained compliance with housing inspections since resolving previous violations, though there are some ongoing maintenance matters as indicated by recent 311 calls.

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Risk rating

How 213-217 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
52ndpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 493 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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213-217 Steiner St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 05
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestNov 05
Parking on sidewalk

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