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175 Wood St

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1091008 3 units · 3 fl · 1989

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 Lone Mountain
Above average
avg 0.9
28
FewerMore

This building has 28 novs (7y), above the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 175 Wood 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 1989
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1989
Total area4,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1091008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fentress Hill Iii Tr
Mailing address
Hill Fentress Iii Ttee 565 Spruce St Berkeley CA 94707
Last sale
062806

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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 175 Wood Street in the Lone Mountain neighborhood was constructed in 1989 following the demolition of a single-family dwelling in 1987. The three-story structure includes a sprinkler system installed during construction and underwent a complete re-roofing project in 2008 costing approximately $13,200. The building has experienced recurring moisture and mold issues in recent years, with active complaints filed in December 2024 regarding water intrusion and mold problems, as well as concerns about window seal repairs. A notable series of fire safety violations was documented in January 2005, including issues with fire extinguishers, emergency exit lights, door closers, and smoke detectors, though these violations were reported as abated by February 2005.

Historical complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to water intrusion and ventilation systems. In March 2022, concerns were raised about bathroom ventilation, window leaks, and mold issues. The property has maintained a general record of compliance with building permits and fire safety inspections, with the most recent significant building permit related to re-roofing work in 2008. The building's only recent exterior issues involved graffiti removal in 2022 and routine sidewalk maintenance, though these are unrelated to building conditions. A tenant buyout was recorded at an adjacent property (163 Wood Street) in February 2024, involving two tenants and totaling $40,120.

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Risk rating

How 175 Wood 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
21th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 410 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.6%
Moderate concern 30.4%
Severe concern 11.9%
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

175 Wood St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 18
Obvious mold growing bathroom, dryers, and by the windows. plus there was a mold issue with previous tenant that result of breaking the lease. also, there is mold issue for the entire building.
Housing Inspection Services
Building Violation (NOV)Feb 18
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