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175-177 Germania St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0867019A 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 175-177 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area2,766 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0867019A
Ownership

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

Owner name
David E Babbitz Revocable T
Mailing address
Babbitz David E, Ttee 177 Germania St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
041919

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177 Germania St, San Francisco, CA 94117
175 Germania St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 175-177 Germania Street in Hayes Valley is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907, currently owned by the David E Babbitz Revocable Trust. The building's maintenance history shows attention to major systems, with a completed $12,000 re-roofing project in 2016 and expired seismic work permitted in 2001 valued at $20,000. Additional infrastructure updates include a gas service installation in 2019. Earlier structural maintenance included a completed repair of the back stairway in 1991.

The property has experienced recurring issues with sidewalk cleanliness and maintenance in recent years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2021 and 2024, including three instances of human or animal waste removal, multiple general cleaning requests, and two pavement defect reports (April 2021 and currently open as of July 2024). Two fire-related incidents were recorded: one involving carbon monoxide detector activation with no carbon monoxide detected, and another categorized as a hazardous condition with no civilian injuries. The building's only street-related permit activity occurred in 2010, consisting of two street space permits with a minimal fee. While the building's major systems have received some attention through permitted work, the ongoing issues with street-level sanitation and pavement maintenance in the surrounding area are notable, especially concerning recent 311 calls about pavement defects in July 2024.

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Risk rating

How 175-177 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

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
68th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 329 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.5%
Moderate concern 14.6%
Severe concern 12.9%
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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175-177 Germania St event timeline

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2024
Fire Incident Mar 01 Serious
746 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO
Injuries: 0 · Fatalities: 0

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