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152 Hermann St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0869016 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 152 Hermann 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 area3,090 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0869016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gerrey William A Schaaf Mon
Mailing address
154 Hermann St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 152 Hermann Street in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1900, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the past two decades. Most recently, in early 2024, the property received an electrical service upgrade to 200 amps, and there are currently filed permits (as of June 2024) for replacing a 50-foot brick retaining wall with a new reinforced concrete structure at an estimated cost of $35,000. The building's maintenance history shows attention to essential systems, including a water heater replacement in 2010, though this permit is now expired.

The property has experienced some regulatory scrutiny, with a building complaint filed in 2003 regarding illegal garage conversion to living space, though this issue was promptly abated within one month. There have been multiple parking-related incidents in recent years, with several documented cases of driveway blocking resulting in citations from 2021 through 2023. The location has faced some environmental challenges, including excessive noise and mechanical equipment issues in 2022, primarily related to nearby US Mint operations, as well as reports of human or animal waste and graffiti in 2023-2024. The retaining wall work currently in progress, which has received all necessary approvals, indicates ongoing investment in the property's infrastructure and maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 152 Hermann 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
70th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 308 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

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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 64.6%
Moderate concern 11.7%
Severe concern 23.7%
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

152 Hermann St event timeline

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

2024
Planning Record Oct 03
10/3/2024: approved: restamp. replace existing brick retaining wall entirely with new reinforced concrete retaining wall. adding a footing. [email protected]
Closed
Building PermitJun 24
Replace approx. 50' (e) brick retaining wall with new reinforced concrete retaining wall - retaining wall is on 152 hermann st. ref permit 202406245077.

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