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257 Henry St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2612058 2 units · 2 fl · 1894

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Corona Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Corona Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 257 Henry 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 1894
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1894
Total area2,813 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2612058
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sue Woods Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Sue C Woods Trustee 257 Henry St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 257 Henry Street property is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Corona Heights, constructed in 1894 and currently owned by the Sue Woods Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past 17 years, with the most recent being the installation of new vinyl windows and Hardie board siding on the back wall completed in September 2023, at a cost of $20,000. Previous major work includes repair of rear deck dry rot in 2016, complete re-roofing in 2016, and multiple window and bathroom repairs in the mid-2000s, demonstrating regular upkeep of the property's structural elements.

The building's recent history shows three fire safety incidents, all of which were non-hazardous - including a false alarm and a carbon monoxide detector test in 2024, with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents. The property has experienced recurring issues with illegal parking and access blockage, particularly in 2024, with multiple citations issued to vehicles blocking driveways or parking unlawfully. An open 311 call from December 2024 regarding tree maintenance potentially affecting windows or the building remains on record. While there have been some urban maintenance challenges in the vicinity, evidenced by street cleaning and debris reports in 2024, these are more related to the surrounding area than the building itself. The property's extensive permit record suggests active management and maintenance by the current ownership, with no major structural changes or violations noted in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 257 Henry 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
80th percentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 70 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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 (ZIP code)

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.0%
Moderate concern 13.8%
Severe concern 5.2%
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

257 Henry St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Sep 14
Replace (8) windows in back of home with new vinyl windows. not visible from street. install new hardie board siding to back wall approx. 400 sq ft. no structural changes. u = 0.30 max
$20,000 · Complete

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