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1733-1737 Waller St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1250033 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

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

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1733-1737 Waller 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 1907
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1250033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rebecca A Litke Trust
Mailing address
Rebecca A Litke Trustee 912 Cole St #337 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
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1735 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1737 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1733 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

1733-1737 Waller Street is a three-story multi-family residential building located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood, constructed in 1907 and containing three units, currently owned by the Rebecca A Litke Trust. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concern being a black mold problem reported in March 2024, along with basement flooding issues that reportedly remained unaddressed despite tenant complaints. The building suffered a fire incident in 2004 that damaged exterior stairs, requiring approximately $45,000 in repairs, followed by electrical work to install new lighting and receptacles in 2005. Building violations from July 2003 highlighted multiple safety concerns, including security and fire hazards, though these were all officially abated by October 24, 2003.

The property has undergone various infrastructure challenges over the years, including tree root damage to the sidewalk (2009-2011), sewage backup issues (2009), and more recent concerns involving garbage, debris, and safety hazards in the surrounding area. Recent exterior maintenance concerns have been documented through 311 calls, including reports of an encampment (2020) and waste issues (2024). The building has undergone routine housing inspections, with the most recent active inspection recorded in 2008. Multiple street space permits were issued in 2004, though the specific purpose was not detailed in the records. While many past violations have been resolved, the recurring nature of maintenance issues and the recent mold problem suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and tenant response.

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Risk rating

How 1733-1737 Waller 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
15th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 447 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.4%
Moderate concern 31.0%
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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1733-1737 Waller St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Mar 12
Black mold, cleaned up and painted over, basement is flooded with water. tenants tried contacting management but management has not repair.
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