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185 Belvedere St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1252020 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 185 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
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 area4,125 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1252020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Schein Family Trust
Mailing address
Benjamin & Judith Schein Tr 185 Belvedere St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
062315

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 185 Belvedere Street, owned by the Schein Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some notable incidents since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in 2019, the building received an upgrade to 14 new fibrex windows, which were installed in a project costing over $35,000. The property has seen multiple significant renovations, including a 2006 bathroom modification, the addition of sprinklers in the lower unit in 2005, and a major 2005-2006 reconfiguration of the front and rear units. In terms of infrastructure improvements, the building had its sewer line replaced in 2007, received new electrical wiring in 2011 following a fire incident, and had HVAC upgrades with a new furnace installation in 2011.

The building underwent routine housing inspections in 2000, 1997, and 2006, with the 2006 inspection revealing several issues including problems with fire extinguishers and back stairs guardrails, though these violations were resolved by August 2006. More recent maintenance matters have primarily involved external factors, with multiple 311 calls regarding tree root damage to sidewalks in 2023 and 2020, and some issues with street pavement noted in 2023. The property has maintained regular upkeep with various improvements over the years, including window replacements, electrical rewiring, bathroom modifications, and safety upgrades. While there was a fire incident requiring electrical repair work in 2011, no recent building violations or major safety concerns have been recorded.

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Risk rating

How 185 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
89th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 58 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.3%
Moderate concern 15.4%
Severe concern 9.3%
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

185 Belvedere St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 14
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestMar 03
Other excessive noise

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