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149 Eureka St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2693025 5 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 149 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 1910
2 or more units
5 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 1910
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area3,066 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2693025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
James O'connor 43178 Calle Hermana Fremont CA 94539
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 149 Eureka Street, owned by 149 Eureka Street LLC, was constructed in 1910 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects, most notably a complete reroofing in 2022 costing $12,000, and more recently, the installation of rough-in plumbing for laundry facilities, which was completed in May 2024. The building experienced multiple smoke detection and fire proofing violations in November 2000, though all of these were promptly abated by December 15, 2000.

In recent years, the property has faced various maintenance and environmental challenges typical of urban settings. Between 2021 and 2024, there have been multiple incidents requiring street and sidewalk cleaning, including reports of garbage, debris, and human waste. There were also reports of construction noise in September 2022, which was investigated but not substantiated at the time of follow-up. Other maintenance issues, such as a missing side sewer vent cover and graffiti, were addressed and resolved promptly. The most recent building-related incident was reported in November 2024 concerning an encampment near the property, which was resolved relatively quickly.

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Risk rating

How 149 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

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
24th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 971 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building 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 57.0%
Moderate concern 23.5%
Severe concern 19.6%
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

149 Eureka St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Nov 25
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. replacement of fire alarm system with low frequency horn sounders and wireless monitoring.
Complete
Building PermitNov 12
Replaced f/a system to meet ca/sf and add lf sounders in the units and wireless monitoring in all units

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