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1235 Waller St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1256050 12 units · 2 fl · 1963

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1235 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 1963
2 or more units
12 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 1963
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
Units12
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area9,252 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1256050
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Goldstein Jerome M D & Tayl 909 Hyde St Ste 228 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 1235 Waller Street property is a two-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1963, currently owned by Thomas Jesse Taylor & Jerom. The building has undergone significant recent renovations, including a substantial $320,000 project in 2024 to relocate kitchens, add laundry facilities, and modify bedrooms and bathrooms in units 5, 6, and 9. A seismic retrofit was completed in 2020, bringing the building into compliance with San Francisco's mandatory soft-story requirements, which was a Tier 3 building that received its Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) and demonstrates a commitment to structural safety. Additional recent improvements include the installation of a new 100-gallon water heater in October 2023 and a pool area renovation in September 2024.

The building has a history of addressing various maintenance and safety issues, particularly during the early 2000s, when multiple violations were recorded related to water damage, mold, and staircase conditions. These violations were all resolved by January 2005. More recent concerns have primarily involved routine maintenance and upgrades, including electrical panel replacements and bathroom renovations. The property has experienced occasional plumbing issues, including a 2012 complaint about water leakage, which was promptly addressed. Fire safety concerns have been minimal, with most issues being resolved through proper corrective measures and showing no significant patterns of recurring problems. The most recent building permits and improvements indicate active management and ongoing investment in maintaining and upgrading the property to modern standards.

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Risk rating

How 1235 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

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
9thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 319 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
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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 size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 62%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1235 Waller St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jun 29
To get a green tag for service have been done with previous contractor
Issued
Building PermitMay 11
Rev to pa# 2025-0225-0613: replace (e) metal guard at roof terrace with prefabricated glass guard

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