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115-119 Steiner St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0866007 6 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 115-119 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
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0866007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sutro Property Management Po Box 885373 San Francisco CA 94188
Last sale

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119 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
115 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
117 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 115-119 Steiner Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Edward Litke Revocable Trust (1995). The building has experienced several significant events, the most critical being a structure fire in 2018 that caused substantial damage to Unit 119B, requiring complete restoration and renovation work costing $185,972, followed by additional plumbing and electrical repairs totaling over $35,000. The building underwent mandatory seismic retrofitting as part of the Soft Story Program, completing work valued at $75,000 in 2017 to improve earthquake safety. In 2024, the property is in the process of upgrading its fire alarm system to install low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to comply with updated fire code requirements.

The building has a history of various safety and maintenance issues, including multiple fire alarm system violations in 2005, fire escape and security concerns in 2008, and several building code violations related to fire safety and structural requirements. A notable incident occurred in 2014 regarding improper exterior paint removal work that raised lead paint concerns. More recently, there have been multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk maintenance and graffiti issues, though these are minor compared to the building's past fire-related events. The building's fire safety systems have required consistent attention, with maintenance issues being documented in 2005, 2006, and through 2024 fire alarm system upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 115-119 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
53rdpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 483 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

115-119 Steiner St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit May 06
Exterior stairs less thn 50%. replace with new wood, non street visible.
$8,000 · Complete
311 RequestMar 31
Blocking driveway cite only

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