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1653-1655 Waller St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1251021 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 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 1653-1655 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 1900
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1251021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Paul Coumantaros/Yitatek Ge
Mailing address
Paul Coumantaros & Yitatek 1655 Waller St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
032301

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1655 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1653 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1653-1655 Waller Street, constructed in 1900 and containing three units, has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years. Most recently, in 2024, there have been multiple encampment reports requiring clearance efforts near the property, along with various parking enforcement issues and a request for tree pruning. The building has a documented history of improvements from 2010 onwards, including waterproof membrane replacement (2015), deck and stairs reconstruction (2011), window replacement with energy-efficient units (2010), and basement electrical system upgrades (2009).

The property has experienced some regulatory challenges, particularly in 2003 when multiple violations were recorded regarding fire safety, security requirements, and gas meter instructions, though these were all abated by September 2003. There was a series of complaints and permit violations in 2009-2015 related to unauthorized construction work in the basement, including electrical, plumbing, and remodeling projects, though these issues appear to have been resolved. Recent building permits include street space usage permits (2018), indicating ongoing maintenance of public access areas. While there have been no major safety violations recorded in the past decade, the building's recent history shows regular maintenance and prompt response to infrastructure needs, though the property has been affected by nearby external issues such as encampments in the area.

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Risk rating

How 1653-1655 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
35th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 342 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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

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 60.2%
Moderate concern 25.7%
Severe concern 14.0%
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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1653-1655 Waller St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Mar 18
Garbage and debris
oil paint other liquid spill wet
311 RequestMar 13
Public utilities commission

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