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1645 Waller St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1251023 6 units · 3 fl · 1916

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 Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights
Above average
avg 0.9
19
FewerMore

This building has 19 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1645 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 1916
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area4,575 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1251023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dlf Family Trust
Mailing address
Lisabeth Scholten Finci, Tt 135 Pixley St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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Initial analysis

1645 Waller Street is a 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1916, currently owned by the Dlf Family Trust. The property has undergone several maintenance updates, including a reroofing project in 2018 costing $18,000, and the removal of 18 feet of garage structure in 1991. The building has experienced multiple safety-related issues, particularly in 2003 and 2013, when multiple fire safety violations were documented, including problems with smoke enclosure doors, egress obstruction, fire escape ladders, guardrails, and the central alarm system. More recent concerns include a 2017 complaint about peeling paint and potential mold in the lobby area, as well as issues with trash and pest control in the backyard.

The building's maintenance history shows some attention to fire safety systems, with a 2007 fire alarm system issue that was promptly corrected. There have been several interior maintenance concerns documented, including wall damage and security issues in 2013, as well as lead paint safety notifications during 2013. Recent years have seen recurring parking-related issues outside the property, with multiple reports of sidewalk parking violations between 2023 and 2024. The building's infrastructure has been maintained, with records showing proper responses to violations and regular inspections, though some structural and safety improvements may still be warranted based on historical patterns. The most recent services requested for the area include sidewalk repair (opened in October 2023) and general cleaning (completed in November 2023).

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Risk rating

How 1645 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
22th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 410 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

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 46.4%
Moderate concern 22.6%
Severe concern 31.0%
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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The story over time

1645 Waller St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 18 Serious
Building violation
The following is a list of the existing building codes that shall be honored in the performance of the paint work. provide notification to…
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 18
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