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168-170 Belvedere St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1253033 4 units · 3 fl · 1910

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 168-170 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 1910
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1910
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area4,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1253033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2201 Ray Dr Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
June 03, 2011

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170 Belvedere St, San Francisco, CA 94117
168 Belvedere St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 3-story apartment building at 168-170 Belvedere St in Haight Ashbury, owned by Shapiro Alexandra & Felix, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the years. Most recently, in 2019 and 2016, the building has seen bathroom remodeling work, including a substantial bathroom conversion project in 2016 that added a full bath with shower, vanity, and toilet to bedroom #3. The building's systems received important updates between 2006-2010, including a comprehensive fire alarm system installation in 2007 ($12,000) with smoke detectors, heat detectors, horns, and pull stations throughout the building, as well as repairs to address dry rot in the rear porch and stairs in 2010 ($6,000). The property has experienced recurring issues with graffiti, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2023, though these are primarily exterior cosmetic issues.

The building underwent a series of fire safety compliance matters in 2006-2007, including violations related to fire alarm maintenance and central alarm system repairs, though all these issues were ultimately resolved. A notable improvement to tenant comfort was achieved in 2010 with the replacement of heaters in multiple units, including unit #B's console heater and direct vent heaters in units #A and #C. The property has maintained a relatively active maintenance schedule, with permits showing regular upkeep of both plumbing and electrical systems, including a new furnace installation in 2010 and various bathroom renovations. A potential concern is the building's history of self-closing door issues and fire extinguisher maintenance violations in 2006, though these were addressed and abated by September 2006. While the building's maintenance record shows attention to safety systems and necessary repairs, prospective tenants should be aware of the property's location at the intersection of residential and urban environments, as evidenced by the documented graffiti incidents and occasional service calls regarding street cleaning and toter management.

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Risk rating

How 168-170 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
44thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 325 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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168-170 Belvedere St event timeline

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2019
Plumbing Permit Dec 18
Work category: 2pa; bathroom remodel
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