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142 Germania St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0867032 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 142 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 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 area4,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0867032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gaines Velma V
Mailing address
5442 Cerro Sur El Sobrante CA 94803
Last sale
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451 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
142 Germania St, San Francisco, CA 94117
453 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 142 Germania Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, owned by Velma V Gaines and constructed in 1900. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent work completed in November 2024 involving the replacement of approximately 800 square feet of lap siding on the front facade at a cost of $10,000. Recent infrastructure upgrades include the installation of a new central heater and ductwork in 2015, and previous work has involved multiple plumbing system updates including water heater replacements and a house trap installation in 2015. The property experienced some historical challenges during renovation work in late 2002 when excavation caused damage to a neighboring garage, resulting in multiple building violations that were ultimately resolved by April 2003.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including electrical system updates in 2003-2004 and various plumbing improvements. While there have been multiple recent 311 calls regarding street-related issues near the property (primarily parking violations and sidewalk blockages), these are external to the building itself. The property's permit history demonstrates ongoing maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, including the recent siding replacement and previous roof drain replacement in 1985. It's worth noting that there have been two recorded false fire alarms at the address, but no civilian injuries were reported in either incident. The most recent significant building work was completed in late 2024, indicating active property maintenance by the current owner.

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Risk rating

How 142 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
69th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 318 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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 size

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.7%
Moderate concern 14.1%
Severe concern 26.2%
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

142 Germania St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Nov 04
Replace lap siding on front w/ lap siding, approx 800 sf
$10,000 · Complete
Planning RecordNov 04
Replace siding and trim with fiber-cement

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