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1575 Waller St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1252049 4 units · 3 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 1575 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
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1252049
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joseph H Rapp & Kathryn Rou
Mailing address
1575 Waller St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
072100

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1575 Waller Street, constructed in 1900 in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood, has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects over the past few decades. Most notably, in 2022, substantial improvements were made including bathroom renovations on the upper floors ($57,000), conversion of a tub to a shower, installation of a new tankless water heater, and comprehensive electrical updates including new lighting and ventilation systems. The building's infrastructure was also maintained with the replacement of approximately 40 feet of main sewer laterals in 2021. Historical records show consistent upkeep of the property, with previous significant works including kitchen remodeling in 1992, dryrot repair in 1991, and multiple renovation attempts in the 1980s and 1990s, including a cancelled horizontal addition application in 1996 valued at $120,000.

The building's safety and maintenance history shows attention to required standards, including the resolution of a 2006 violation regarding self-closing devices at exterior doors within nine months. Recent 311 calls (2023-2024) have primarily concerned external issues such as parking violations and street-related matters rather than building-specific problems, with no active building violations on record. The property has maintained compliance with housing standards, as evidenced by the routine inspections conducted in 1999 and 2006, both of which were resolved. Recent improvements include an electrical upgrade project currently in progress as of November 2024, involving the installation of new subpanels, indicating ongoing commitment to maintaining modern building systems.

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Risk rating

How 1575 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
59th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 216 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 72.4%
Moderate concern 16.9%
Severe concern 10.6%
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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The story over time

1575 Waller St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Oct 10
Plan #6923. residential solar permit. install 16 pv modules, 430 watts per module, 6.88 (dc) kw system. please notify district fire inspector at the start of work. 4155548932
Complete
Building PermitJan 27
Reroof torch down/hotworks

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