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553-555 Belvedere St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1286001 5 units · 3 fl · 1910

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
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 553-555 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
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area4,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1286001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Rehimi & Co 1551 15Th St Santa Monica CA 90404
Last sale
January 11, 2006

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Included addresses

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553 B Belvedere St, San Francisco, CA 94117
555 Belvedere St, San Francisco, CA 94117
555 B Belvedere St, San Francisco, CA 94117
553 A Belvedere St, San Francisco, CA 94117
555 A Belvedere St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 553-555 Belvedere Street, owned by Belvedere Sfca Llc, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone several significant improvements in recent years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit (Tier 3) in compliance with San Francisco Building Code requirements, with the Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued, resolving a compliance issue that had persisted since 2021. The property has seen substantial unit improvements, including a $37,000 studio apartment remodel in 2020 (kitchen and bath), comprehensive rewiring and electrical upgrades in 2021 (including a new 50-amp circuit breaker panel), plumbing renovations, and various maintenance and upgrade works between 2011-2022.

Historical records indicate some building violations from 2000 related to gas meter safety and handrail requirements, though these were abated by May 2001. A complaint about unpermitted structural work in 2019 was investigated but is now listed as not active. The building has experienced several parking-related incidents in 2024, with multiple citations issued for illegal parking and blocked driveways, though these are street-related issues rather than building-specific concerns. A cooking-related fire incident was recorded but was confined to a container with no civilian injuries reported. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and significant investment in safety improvements, particularly through the completion of the soft-story retrofit program.

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Risk rating

How 553-555 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
38thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 326 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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553-555 Belvedere St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 02
Parking on sidewalk
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