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40-42 Seward St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2701017A 2 units · 3 fl · 1926

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 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 40-42 Seward 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 1926
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
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area2,175 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2701017A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gramain Jonathan
Mailing address
40 Seward St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
040621

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42 Seward St, San Francisco, CA 94114
40 Seward St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 40-42 Seward Street, owned by Jonathan Gramain, was constructed in 1926 and contains two units. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the past decade, with the most substantial work taking place between 2010-2014. This included a major foundation project in 2010 costing $85,000 that involved repairs to footings and walls, structural bracing, new beams, and basement modifications to convert storage space into living areas including a full bath. In 2014, the building underwent kitchen and bathroom remodeling, with associated plumbing and electrical upgrades, though some related permits were subsequently marked as canceled or expired. Additional improvements during this period included the installation of new sewer pump, bathroom fixtures, water heaters, and appliance updates.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety and infrastructure, with repairs to rear stairs and landings completed in 2006, and improvements to address various systems including electrical, plumbing, and foundation work. Recent activity at the property has been limited to routine municipal services, including street maintenance, lighting repairs, and parking enforcement issues recorded through 311 calls. The most recent building system updates appear to be from 2014, and there have been no substantial construction permits or renovations noted in the past nine years. The street and neighborhood have experienced typical urban maintenance issues, including pavement defects, abandoned vehicles, and utility service requests, but these have been handled through standard city processes and do not appear to directly impact the building's habitability or condition.

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Risk rating

How 40-42 Seward 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
71th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 371 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.3%
Moderate concern 14.5%
Severe concern 6.2%
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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40-42 Seward St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 22
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