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305-309 Walnut St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1009002 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Presidio Heights
Above average
avg 1.2
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 305-309 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1009002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jue Pamela
Mailing address
12896 La Barranca Rd Los Altos CA 94022
Last sale
030421

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305 Walnut St, San Francisco, CA 94118
309 Walnut St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 305-309 Walnut Street, located in Presidio Heights and owned by Pamela Jue, has undergone significant renovations since 2019. Built in 1900, this two-story flats and duplex structure has seen major updates including an interior reconfiguration of both units in 2019 with plumbing, electrical, and window upgrades. The building's safety systems were notably enhanced with the installation of 79 fire sprinklers in 2020-2021 ($39,500), a sprinkler monitoring system in 2021 ($3,500), and rooftop improvements including a new roof in 2020 ($16,000).

Several significant issues arose during the renovation period, particularly in 2021, including multiple violations for uninspected work and expired permits, though these were eventually addressed and abated by September 2022. Complaints were filed regarding debris management, dust control, and inspection procedures during the renovation process, though most were resolved promptly. In 2022, permits were renewed and completed for plumbing inspections that had previously expired. The building underwent further exterior improvements, including front staircase repairs and upgrades to comply with various building codes.

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Risk rating

How 305-309 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
18th percentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 148 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.5%
Moderate concern 65.8%
Severe concern 6.6%
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

305-309 Walnut St event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Jun 08
Renew expired permit pp20191213990. 2 inspections.
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Plumbing PermitJun 08
Renew expired permit pm20191213991 for final inspection

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