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46 Lloyd St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1260039 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
Above average
avg 2.3
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 46 Lloyd 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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1260039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Barth Valerie M
Mailing address
5950 Chelton Dr Oakland CA 94611
Last sale
020601

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story apartment building at 46 Lloyd Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Valerie M Barth, has a storied history dating back to 1900. The property has undergone several significant structural improvements, most notably a foundation replacement project in 2008 costing $70,000, and there have been multiple unit-specific renovations, including a bathroom remodel in unit #4 in 2008 to address leak and dry rot issues. The building has faced multiple maintenance challenges, with several violations and complaints regarding weatherproofing, fire safety, and general maintenance between 2017-2018, including issues with fire extinguishers, weather stripping, broken windows, and garbage bin placement. A notable recent concern involves a potentially hazardous leaning fence in the backyard reported in late 2022, which remains active as of October 2023.

The property has undergone various system upgrades, including electrical work in 2008 (installation of circuits and fixtures), plumbing improvements (including water heater replacement in 2019), and multiple window replacements. Historical records dating back to the 1990s show consistent attention to termite and dry rot issues, with repairs documented in 1996. The building has maintained regular inspections and permit compliance for most major works, though some historical permits related to window replacement and other improvements have expired. Recent 311 calls around the property in 2023-2024 primarily relate to parking issues and street cleaning matters, with no recent building-specific complaints on record, suggesting some improvement in maintenance response.

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Risk rating

How 46 Lloyd 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
9th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 935 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.7%
Moderate concern 34.4%
Severe concern 41.0%
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

46 Lloyd St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jul 15
Comply with nov #202298171. inspect completed repair of existing rear yard fence.
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