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117-119 Sutro Heights Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1593019 3 units · 4 fl · 1954

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 117-119 Sutro Heights Ave 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 1954
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units3
Floors4
Year built1954
Total area3,830 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1593019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Thomas Michael Hostetler Tr
Mailing address
117b Steiner St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
091212

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117 Sutro Heights Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
119 Sutro Heights Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 117-119 Sutro Heights Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1954, currently owned by Thomas Michael Hostetler Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements and repairs over the years, with the most recent work being the replacement of a full-frame quad siding door in July 2023 at a cost of $14,000. Between 2005 and 2007, substantial renovation work was completed, including foundation excavation and reinforcement, conversion of crawl space to a home office, kitchen remodeling, and balcony repairs at all levels. The electrical system has received multiple upgrades, with rewiring of the family room and bathroom completed in 2007, installation of a Uefa ground system in 2006, and kitchen electrical improvements in 2005.

The building experienced several issues requiring correction in late 2001, including security violations related to doors and window frames, but all were resolved by June 2002. These violations addressed concerns about hollow core doors, window sash frames, and inadequate locking mechanisms. Recent maintenance records show consistent attention to building upkeep, though there have been multiple parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, with ten citations issued for driveway blocking between 2022 and 2024. The only physical infrastructure complaint in recent years was regarding a pavement defect in January 2023. While there were no active violations as of the latest records, the property has a history of addressing maintenance issues promptly, with permits showing regular updates to both structural and electrical systems.

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Risk rating

How 117-119 Sutro Heights Ave'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
12th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 915 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building size

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 31.1%
Moderate concern 47.6%
Severe concern 21.3%
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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117-119 Sutro Heights Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 12
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$24,000 · Complete

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