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304 Walnut St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1008020 5 units · 3 fl · 1904

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 304 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 1904
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1904
Total area6,010 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1008020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Keiko V Yamagami Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Yamagami Keiko V Trustee 1050 N Point St Apt 602 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
022714

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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 304 Walnut Street in Presidio Heights, owned by the Keiko V Yamagami Revocable Trust, has been standing since 1904 and has undergone several significant maintenance work over its lifetime. Most notably, the building has received attention to its roofing needs, with records showing re-roofing work in 2001 (though this permit expired), 2016 (cost: $4,000), and earlier efforts in 1990 and 1987. The property has maintained compliance with routine housing inspections, with documented inspections in 2000, 2007, and 2011 showing no unresolved violations. Recent building issues include a missing side sewer vent cover reported in January 2024 that remains open as of the latest update.

The building has experienced no major safety incidents, with only two recorded fire-related events: a contained cooking fire with no civilian injuries and a smoke detector activation due to malfunction. Recent history shows recurring challenges with parking enforcement near the property, particularly regarding driveway blockages and sidewalk parking, with multiple citations issued between 2022 and 2024. There have been recent infrastructure maintenance activities, including a street space permit in 2018 and sidewalk repair work in 2010. While the building has undergone regular maintenance and inspections, the frequency of parking-related issues around the property has increased, with multiple enforcement requests documented in 2023-2024.

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Risk rating

How 304 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
23th percentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 139 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.1%
Moderate concern 21.2%
Severe concern 33.7%
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

304 Walnut St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) May 21 Serious
Building violation
"it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this…
Building Violation (NOV)May 21
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