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245 States St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2619093 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 245 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 1906
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 built1906
Total area1,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2619093
Ownership

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

Owner name
Smart-Dahlin Trust
Mailing address
Dahlin Clarence A & Smart J 245 States St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
052518

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Initial analysis

The Smart-Dahlin Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 245 States Street in Corona Heights, which was constructed in 1906. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent major work being the replacement of a two-story rear deck in 2008 at a cost of $20,000. Historical records from the 1980s demonstrate a period of various repairs and improvements, including work on gutters, doors, stairs, and addressing water damage to exterior elements. A water or steam leak incident was recorded, though no civilian injuries were reported.

The building's immediate vicinity has experienced multiple parking-related issues throughout 2023-2024, with several incidents of blocking driveways and abandoned vehicles, most of which were resolved through citations or other enforcement actions. There have also been some ongoing maintenance concerns in the area, including tree maintenance (as of June 2024) and street cleaning issues noted in both 2022 and 2024. While these external factors don't directly impact the building's internal condition, they provide context about the immediate neighborhood environment.

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Risk rating

How 245 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
73th percentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 94 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.5%
Moderate concern 14.4%
Severe concern 7.1%
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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