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190-198 Hermann St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0869020 5 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 190-198 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
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area7,756 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0869020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Iveli Thomas Estate Of
Mailing address
Johnston Kinney Zulaica Llp 101 Montgomery St Ste 1600 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
102516

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

52 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
50 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
192 Hermann St, San Francisco, CA 94117
190 Hermann St, San Francisco, CA 94117
54 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
198 Hermann St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 190-198 Hermann Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Iveli Thomas Estate Of, has undergone numerous improvements since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in June 2023, repairs were completed on the back stairway at a cost of $1,200. Between 2015-2017, significant renovations were undertaken including the installation of multiple gas fireplaces (totaling 5), kitchen and bathroom remodels, and plumbing upgrades for tankless water heaters. All major work during this period was properly permitted and completed, with the exception of one plumbing permit that expired.

The building has a history of maintenance issues that were addressed in a timely manner. In 2005, multiple violations were recorded regarding stairs, electrical outlets, and security requirements, all of which were abated by July 2005. A notable safety incident occurred in 1998 when electrical current was reported through a shower in apartment #54, but this was resolved within two months. The property has passed routine housing inspections conducted in 1999 and 2005. While there have been several 311 calls in 2024 regarding street conditions near the property, these are external to the building itself and primarily relate to sidewalk cleanliness and parking issues. Recent records show no active building violations or recurring safety concerns, suggesting improved maintenance practices in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 190-198 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
22th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 801 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 29.0%
Moderate concern 64.3%
Severe concern 6.7%
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

190-198 Hermann St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 23
311 service request
Encampment
311 RequestApr 23
Garbage and debris

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