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425 Walnut St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1020003 4 units · 2 fl · 1905

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 425 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 1905
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area3,910 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1020003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Donald E & Jean A Egan Ab L
Mailing address
Egan Donald E & Jean A Ttee 4220 Blackhawk Meadow Ct Danville CA 94506
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit apartment building at 425 Walnut Street in Presidio Heights, owned by Donald E. and Jean A. Egan, was constructed in 1905 and has experienced several notable incidents over its recent history. Most concerning is an open property damage case from August 2024 involving tree maintenance work affecting the building's window or structure. The building has undergone minimal major infrastructure work, with documented plumbing repairs including a gas line repair in 2018 and a sewer line repair in 2007. A significant cluster of violations was recorded in May 2002, during a routine housing inspection, involving multiple fire safety and security issues, including blocked egresses, missing smoke detectors, and security violations, though all were abated by June 21, 2002.

The building experienced a maintenance issue in 2015 when part of the ceiling fell due to a water leak, though this complaint is now marked as not active. There were routine housing inspections in 2002 (May) and 2008 (August), both of which were completed. The property has generated several 311 calls over the years, primarily related to street cleaning issues in 2010, an abandoned vehicle complaint in 2014, and most recently, the tree-related property damage case in 2024. While the building's violation history shows prompt correction of safety issues in 2002, the more recent tree damage incident in 2024 raises questions about ongoing maintenance and exterior upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 425 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
46th percentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 98 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.3%
Moderate concern 24.1%
Severe concern 17.6%
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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