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209 States St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2619076 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 209 States 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 1923
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 built1923
Total area1,868 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2619076
Ownership

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

Owner name
David Cannon Trust
Mailing address
Cannon David D Trustee 584 Castro St #232 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
121907

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209 States St, San Francisco, CA 94114
209 A States St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 209 States Street in San Francisco's Corona Heights neighborhood was constructed in 1923 and is currently owned by the David Cannon Trust. The property underwent significant renovations in the mid-2000s, including a major project in 2006 that involved legalizing a lower-level dwelling unit (209A) with new kitchen and bathroom installations, costing $28,000. Earlier improvements in 2005 included substantial renovations to both units, featuring new kitchen and bathroom fixtures, window replacements, and wall modifications, totaling $40,000. In 2010, the building received exterior maintenance with the installation of siding on two side walls, costing $7,900. Several proposed improvements were considered but not implemented, including a cancelled 2003 roof-raising project and an expired permit from 2005 for removing a non-conforming kitchen.

Recent municipal service calls from 2022 to 2024 primarily relate to street maintenance issues such as graffiti removal, sidewalk cleaning, and illegal postings, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2024. A notable 2024 Rent Board request resulted in a fee waiver due to the owner's housing exemption status. The building's history includes approved planning records for important structural modifications, including the legalization of the basement unit without additional parking requirements and a variance for rear yard alterations involving new deck and bay window construction. The property has maintained compliance with housing regulations, with no recorded safety violations or resident complaints regarding building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 209 States 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
65th percentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 122 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.6%
Moderate concern 27.7%
Severe concern 6.8%
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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209 States St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 28
Overgrown tree
blocking sidewalk

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