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556-558 Roosevelt Way

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94114 2628025 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 556-558 Roosevelt Way 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area1,165 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2628025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Stern Michael
Mailing address
558 Roosevelt Way San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
022310

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558 Roosevelt Way, San Francisco, CA 94114
556 Roosevelt Way, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 556-558 Roosevelt Way, owned by Michael Stern, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900 in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decade, with the most recent work being an electrical panel upgrade in September 2024, including a new 100-200 amp main panel and subpanel installation for an attached office. In 2018, substantial exterior improvements were completed, including the replacement of guardrails and reinforced concrete entry stairs costing $8,000. The building has faced various infrastructure challenges over the years, particularly in 2017 when multiple reports of loose manhole covers were documented, along with a sidewalk defect, though these issues were promptly addressed by city services. Other notable improvements include comprehensive dry rot repairs in 2011-2012 affecting siding, trim, windows, stairs, and deck, as well as plumbing work involving a sewer housetrap installation in 2015.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues that have required attention, including multiple reports of street defects and abandoned vehicles in the vicinity between 2016-2023. Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned exterior issues such as graffiti (September 2024) and waste management concerns (February 2023). The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep by the ownership, with most permits being properly completed or issued, though one temporary shoring permit from 2015 was cancelled. The property's location appears to have experienced typical urban maintenance challenges, particularly related to street infrastructure, with several reports regarding manhole covers and pavement defects in 2016-2017, all of which were resolved by city services.

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Risk rating

How 556-558 Roosevelt Way'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 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 70 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Building age

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

Property class: multi-family flat

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

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 79.0%
Moderate concern 16.4%
Severe concern 4.5%
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

556-558 Roosevelt Way event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Sep 30
100-200 amp main panel upgrade underground, same location, 100 amp subpanel installation, same location (back of main panel), for attached office: partial rewire, 100 amp subpanel replacement located on interior of office wall
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