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117-119 Buchanan St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0869008 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 117-119 Buchanan 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 1922
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 built1922
Total area2,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0869008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kenneth W & Diane L Ehni Tr
Mailing address
Ehni Kenneth W & Diane L Tt 815 Wild Oak Dr Santa Rosa CA 95409
Last sale
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117 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94102
119 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The two-unit duplex at 117-119 Buchanan Street in Hayes Valley, built in 1922, has undergone several notable changes and faced various challenges over the past several years. Most recently, in April 2023, the property underwent a kitchen renovation that triggered two complaints - one regarding unpermitted electrical work and potential fire hazards related to outdated 1920s electrical systems (since resolved with proper permits), and another concerning plumbing modifications that included installing a dishwasher and removing a mop sink to accommodate stackable laundry facilities. In 2019, significant roof work was completed with the installation of a modified bitumen roofing system at a cost of $18,000. The building has experienced some safety incidents, including two notable events - a sprinkler activation with no fire and no injuries, as well as a gas leak incident, both of which were promptly addressed.

The property has faced ongoing parking challenges, particularly in early 2024, with multiple reports of blocked driveways resulting in several citations being issued. There has also been recurring street maintenance and cleanliness issues, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and graffiti being filed and resolved throughout 2024. Two sidewalk-related complaints were logged in 2024, one regarding a visible hole and another about general sidewalk conditions, though neither presented major safety concerns. The building's recent history shows significant attention to upgrading and maintaining the property, particularly with the 2019 roof work and 2023 kitchen modernization efforts, though these improvements have sometimes triggered safety-related concerns that were ultimately resolved through proper permitting and inspections.

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Risk rating

How 117-119 Buchanan 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
32th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 698 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.0%
Moderate concern 40.4%
Severe concern 20.6%
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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117-119 Buchanan St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 06
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste

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