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552-554 Waller St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0861013 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 552-554 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0861013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jolie Ginsburg 2020 Sp Trus
Mailing address
Ginsburg Jolie R, Trustee 552 Waller St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
072821

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552 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
554 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 552-554 Waller Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Jolie Ginsburg 2020 Sp Trus. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades, with the most substantial work occurring between 2008-2011, including comprehensive plumbing updates, electrical system upgrades, and structural improvements. Major projects during this period incorporated complete plumbing system replacement for both units, electrical panel upgrades, installation of a solar PV system, foundation work, and various unit renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodels. A notable foundation repair was completed in 2020, costing $30,000.

The building has a history of some maintenance and compliance issues, particularly during 2008 when unauthorized renovation work prompted building violations, though these were resolved by 2012. Earlier concerns from the mid-1990s included inadequate heating, electrical problems, and safety issues, all of which were addressed. More recent disturbances, primarily from 2023-2024, involve external issues such as tree-related property damage, sidewalk parking violations, and various street cleaning matters, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The property has maintained active maintenance records, with most recent permits and complaints indicating ongoing attention to building systems and infrastructure, including recent tree maintenance requests through the city's system.

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Risk rating

How 552-554 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
92th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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 age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.8%
Moderate concern 8.8%
Severe concern 5.4%
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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552-554 Waller St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Jan 17
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