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259 Eureka St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2698025 2 units · 4 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 259 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 1907
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 1907
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
Floors4
Year built1907
Total area2,632 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2698025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
259-259a Eureka St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
September 18, 2019

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259 Eureka St, San Francisco, CA 94114
259 A Eureka St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The duplex residential building at 259 Eureka Street, a four-story structure built in 1907, has undergone substantial improvements and modifications over the past several years under the ownership of Brian Maier and Jerem Wilkins. Most notably, from 2020-2023, the property underwent significant renovations including a comprehensive remodel of the first floor into a new master suite, attic conversion to a fourth story with roof deck, installation of a new fire sprinkler system, and modern sustainability upgrades such as two solar PV systems (totaling over 4 kW) and battery storage. The building received essential safety improvements including a new 200-amp electrical service upgrade, installation of multiple heat pump systems, and complete plumbing renovations for two kitchens and four bathrooms.

Historical records show a past building complaint regarding an unsafe deck at the top level, filed in 2006 and resolved by 2010, and there were various exterior improvement works including reroofing (2021), window replacements, and landscape modifications. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, as evidenced by numerous completed permits, and recent modifications in 2023 included laundry relocation and storage room improvements. While there have been some minor neighborhood issues documented through 311 calls (primarily relating to sidewalk conditions and illegal postings), these were typical urban infrastructure matters and not directly related to the building's condition or management. The extensive renovation work and systematic safety upgrades indicate ongoing investment in maintaining and improving the property for current residents.

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Risk rating

How 259 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
96thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 51 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
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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 floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

259 Eureka St event timeline

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2023
Building Permit Jun 08
Revision to pa 2020-0824-2495 unit 259a build out 65 sf storage room under entry stairs; unit 259 move laundry from 4th fl to 3rd fl; change to attic access hatch configuration; change to landing layout; replace builtin planter box w/free standing planters
$10,000 · Complete
Electrical PermitMay 09
Ref to ew202109288673. remove scope of work: no ess (battery)

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