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241-245 Waller St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0869034A 3 units · 2 fl · 1890

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 241-245 Waller 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 1890
2 or more units
3 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1890
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area3,530 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0869034A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ghassemzadeh Freydoon & Sus 3044 Greenoak Ct San Mateo CA 94403
Last sale
May 03, 2006

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245 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94102
241 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94102
243 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 243 Waller Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Ghassemzadeh Family Trust, dates back to 1890 and contains three units. The most recent significant incident on record was a kitchen fire in April 2023 (reported in May 2023) at the adjacent cottage (241 Waller) which resulted in fire damage around the stove area, prompting a kitchen and bathroom remodel costing $28,525. This work included removing an existing bidet, replacing a toilet, adding new flooring, and installing new appliances, though it's noted that the kitchen and bathroom remodel was not fully completed. Prior to this, the building underwent several improvements in 2006, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling work totaling $17,000, the addition of electrical outlets, and a street space permit, all of which were completed.

The property has faced some maintenance challenges, most notably a complaint filed in January 2018 regarding exterior paint work, where chips were reported washing into street drains (although the status remains not active). More recently, there have been multiple 311 calls in 2024 (July-October) primarily concerning street cleaning issues, including reports of garbage and debris, human waste, and a collapsed sidewalk which is currently listed as an open case. While many of these street and sidewalk cleaning issues have been resolved or closed, the volume of these reports in the past few months suggests ongoing concerns with the immediate vicinity around the property. The building's plumbing and electrical systems have received attention, with a completed permit in May 2023 for toilet replacement, indicating regular maintenance of essential systems.

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Risk rating

How 241-245 Waller 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
72ndpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 288 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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241-245 Waller St event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit May 25
One replacing toilet
Complete
Building PermitApr 17
Kitchen bath room remodel: fire dagmage around stove in kitchen cottage (241 waller). note: cabinets to retain only one cabinet added over refrigerator - new appliances; for bathroom -remove (e) bidet, replaced toilet and add new floor. not complete kitchen or bathroom remodel.

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