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107 Germania St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0867010A 2 units · 2 fl · 1892

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 107 Germania 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 1892
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.

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 1892
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1892
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0867010A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kai-min Sung 237 Kearny St #349 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
September 14, 2018

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 107 Germania Street in Hayes Valley, owned by 107 Germania St LLC, dates back to 1892 and contains 2 units of flats/duplex class. The property has undergone several significant repairs over its history, including a back deck repair in 2018 costing $4,500, bay window repairs in 2006 ($2,000), and notably, fire damage restoration in 1989 which included siding replacement and insulation improvements. Most recently, in April 2024, electrical work was permitted to replace two Federal Pacific sub-panels beneath the existing meter, indicating attention to upgrading potentially outdated infrastructure.

The building's surroundings have experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 reports throughout 2024 and into early 2025, predominantly related to garbage and debris on the street and sidewalk. These reports, most of which have been resolved, include instances of abandoned items such as a refrigerator and general loose garbage. There was also one report of graffiti on a pole in December 2024 that was addressed by the SES Graffiti Crew. While these exterior maintenance issues have been consistently addressed by various city agencies, including Recology and Public Works, they primarily reflect conditions in the immediate neighborhood rather than problems with the building itself. The property has an approved Block Book Notice, according to planning records, though no tenant buyout records are available for this address.

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Risk rating

How 107 Germania 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
93rdpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 72 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

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

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
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

107 Germania St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jul 24
Fasal board window ceil gutter & singles on roof roughly 300sf. and vents rigges.
$10,000 · Issued
311 RequestApr 16
Overgrown tree

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