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147-149 Belvedere St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1252012 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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
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 147-149 Belvedere 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1252012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ethel Jones Rainey Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Rainey Ethel Jones Trustee 149 Belvedere St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
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149 Belvedere St, San Francisco, CA 94117
147 Belvedere St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 147-149 Belvedere Street, owned by the Ethel Jones Rainey Living Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900 in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the past two decades, most notably a kitchen remodel in 2012 at 149 Belvedere Street that included new cabinets, countertops, and upgrades to electrical and plumbing systems at a cost of $10,500. A serious incident occurred in 2003 when the building suffered fire damage, rendering parts of the right elevation and front right corner unsafe, though these issues were abated within two months of the violation being filed. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including multiple roofing projects in 2000 (costing $6,000), front stairs repairs in 1989, and various exterior improvements such as siding replacement in 1986 and 1998.

More recent history indicates some concerns about building maintenance and compliance, with a 2019 complaint about unpermitted construction in the garage (though this complaint is now listed as not active) and two fire-related complaints in 2019 regarding hoarding and an unclassified issue that suggests possible access problems. The property has experienced some peripheral issues documented through 311 calls, including recurring sidewalk parking violations in 2022 and 2023, and a complaint about trash receptacles being left out continuously. The building's overall record suggests it has been maintained reasonably well, with most permitted work being completed properly, though the fire incident in 2003 and the 2019 complaints indicate some periods of concern regarding building safety and code compliance.

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Risk rating

How 147-149 Belvedere 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
25th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 394 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.6%
Moderate concern 33.1%
Severe concern 18.3%
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

147-149 Belvedere St event timeline

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

2019
DBI Complaint Sep 24
Date last observed: 16-sep-19; time last observed: 0800; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: illegal construction in garage;
Building Inspection Division
Fire ComplaintSep 16
Uncategorized Complaint

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