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222 Willard St

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1166025 12 units · 3 fl · 1965

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lone Mountain
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 222 Willard 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 1965
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area11,595 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1166025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dz Willard Llc
Mailing address
Zerbib David Trustee 1310 Sloat Blvd San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
052317

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Initial analysis

222 Willard Street is a 3-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1965, currently owned by Dz Willard LLC. The building has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2020 (Tier 3) that included seismic improvements at a cost of $72,000. Window and bathroom updates were completed in 2023 and 2024 respectively, including the replacement of three windows in Unit #104 and upgrades to bathroom fixtures. The building has faced various maintenance and safety challenges over the years, particularly related to fire safety systems, with multiple violations and complaints regarding alarms, extinguishers, and sprinkler systems between 2007 and 2024. A notable series of building violations in 2015-2016 addressed multiple issues including lead paint concerns, fire safety equipment, and plumbing compliance, all of which were abated.

Several concerning incidents have been documented regarding building systems and resident conditions, particularly between 2016 and 2017, including elevator outages, water intrusion concerns, and unauthorized work being performed. The property has also experienced recurring sewer issues, with multiple service calls between 2012 and 2014 for backups and leaks, though these were resolved. More recent history shows the building is generally maintaining compliance with safety requirements, though there was a recent fire alarm system violation issued in October 2024 that was subsequently abated. The property has a history of various maintenance-related 311 calls regarding street cleaning and sidewalk issues, with the most recent being a parking violation in May 2024.

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Risk rating

How 222 Willard 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
3th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 503 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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 23.4%
Moderate concern 32.9%
Severe concern 43.7%
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

222 Willard St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Jul 25
Alarm Systems
No Merit
311 RequestMay 30
Garbage and debris

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