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160 Germania St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0867031 4 units · 3 fl · 1901

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 160 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 1901
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1901
Total area7,360 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0867031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kraines Marissa Lauren
Mailing address
461 Waller St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
061620

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457 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
461 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
459 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
160 Germania St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 160 Germania Street is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Marissa Lauren Kraines. The building has undergone significant safety improvements in recent years, particularly between 2017-2019, with the installation of comprehensive fire safety systems including a new fire sprinkler system throughout the building ($15,000), basement sprinkler system ($8,000), and fire alarm monitoring systems ($10,000 total). The building's electrical system received substantial upgrades in 2014-2017, including complete rewiring, new 400-amp service, installation of multiple new systems including 200-amp subpanels, and various new appliances and fixtures. Recent maintenance work includes the installation of new exit and emergency lights in 2019 and the addition of a fire main backflow system in April 2024.

The property has a history of addressing various building maintenance issues, with several violations and complaints from 2001-2010 that have since been resolved. These included concerns about structural problems, weatherproofing, and exterior maintenance. A 2019 complaint regarding unsafe handrails was filed but is currently listed as not active. The building underwent significant construction activity between 2014-2017, including the addition of a rear building, installation of new heating systems, and comprehensive plumbing work. Planning records indicate various proposals for the property, including airspace subdivision and rear yard variances, with the most recent being a closed application for E-Condo conversion of 2 units.

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Risk rating

How 160 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
34th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 678 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

Building size

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.8%
Moderate concern 28.3%
Severe concern 25.9%
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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The story over time

160 Germania St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Apr 19
Work category: 11p; install of fire main backflow with bypass located in the basement closest to the street. 2" wilkins 950xlda sn: c5410 3/4" wilkins 350xl dc sn:w766203
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