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172-174 Eureka St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2692012 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 172-174 Eureka 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 1908
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1908
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,792 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2692012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Lee Joanne 172 Eureka St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
October 18, 2019

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172 Eureka St, San Francisco, CA 94114
174 Eureka St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 172-174 Eureka Street, owned by Tammy Lee, is a 1908 flats and duplex structure located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property is currently undergoing significant renovations, with active permits filed in October 2022 for both interior and exterior improvements, including the conversion of crawlspace areas into habitable space. Previous substantial work on the property was documented through planning records, showing comprehensive exterior and interior alterations, including foundation replacement, ceiling height modifications, facade repairs, window replacements, and the addition of new outdoor features like decks and balcony.

The building's maintenance history includes a reroofing project from 2002. A single building complaint was filed in 2020 regarding early morning construction work possibly lacking proper permits, though this investigation appears to have been closed without resolution noted in the current records. More recently, there have been multiple incidents regarding parking violations and driveway blockages in the vicinity of the property, with several citations issued between 2023 and 2025. The area has also experienced some issues requiring municipal attention, including illegal postings in April 2023, and instances of litter and graffiti that have since been resolved. A historical tenant buyout records show a payment of $11,780 to two tenants at 178 Eureka Street in December 2016, though this appears to be related to an adjacent property rather than the current building under analysis.

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Risk rating

How 172-174 Eureka 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
55thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 575 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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172-174 Eureka St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jul 27
Install new heating system (heat pump) in the first and second level of the house.
Issued
Plumbing PermitJul 27
Install all new plumbing for (4) bathrooms, (4) shower pans and radiant heating at the ground level. new kictehn on 2nd level and (1) sink at ground level. install new gas line in the laundry (2).

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