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108-114 Walnut St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 0984024 4 units · 4 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Presidio Heights
Above average
avg 1.2
22
FewerMore

This building has 22 novs (7y), above the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 108-114 Walnut 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units4
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area12,565 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0984024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hughes Elvira D Trustee
Mailing address
5317 Mission St Ste A San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
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112 Walnut St, San Francisco, CA 94118
108 Walnut St, San Francisco, CA 94118
110 Walnut St, San Francisco, CA 94118
114 Walnut St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The four-unit, 4-story apartment building at 108-114 Walnut Street in Presidio Heights, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Hughes Elvira D Trustee, has experienced significant maintenance challenges over recent years. Most concerning are two identical complaints filed in May 2023, reporting persistent heating system failures, problematic window seals allowing cold air infiltration, and structural concerns including floorboard warping and wall cracks. These issues appear to be recurring, as evidenced by multiple previous complaints and inspection records from 2021, which documented various violations including fire safety concerns and interior surface problems. The building has undergone some repair work, including rear staircase renovations in 2021 costing $8,500, and previously addressed issues like dry rot repairs (2000) and reroofing (2001), though some permits from these earlier works are now expired. Historical records show a pattern of maintenance issues, with notable problems including an unpermitted roof deck installation (2016), exterior weatherproofing concerns, and multiple instances of paint deterioration.

The property has experienced several fire safety incidents, though none resulted in injuries or confirmed fires, including false alarms and a CO detector activation. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing municipal concerns in the vicinity, such as tree maintenance issues and street lighting problems. While there are no active tenant buyouts on record for this address, the building's age and documented maintenance history suggest ongoing preservation challenges. The most recent building complaints were officially marked as "Not Active" in mid-2023, though they appear to represent continuing concerns based on their nature and previous history.

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Risk rating

How 108-114 Walnut 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
0th percentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 181 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

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 7.1%
Moderate concern 60.5%
Severe concern 32.4%
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

108-114 Walnut St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 25
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
Building Violation (NOV)Sep 18
A site inspection has revealed: 1.removal of entire roof deck without benefit of permit (see his complaint 202538236) 2.pa# 202508263923 was inadequate due to over 50% of deck requiring replacement. 3.doors from bedroom currently opening directly onto un protected 5th story roof code/section: sfbc 103.a, sfbc 106.4.7, and sfbc 102a monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k

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