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215 Detroit St

Sunnyside, SF 94131 3142006 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 Sunnyside
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 215 Detroit 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 area2,192 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3142006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Linda Horning Trust 2019
Mailing address
Horning Linda, Ttee 215A Detroit St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
071819

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215 A Detroit St, San Francisco, CA 94131
215 Detroit St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 215 Detroit Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Sunnyside neighborhood and owned by the Linda Horning Trust since 2019. Built in 1900, this TIC building has undergone several significant modifications in recent years, with the most recent activity in late 2023 relating to garage door modifications and electrical meter installations for condo conversion purposes. The building's conversion from a non-conforming grocery store to a one-bedroom unit was completed in 2018, followed by various improvements including a bathroom remodel (2009), a sewer pipe replacement (2009), and other plumbing and electrical upgrades. Of particular note, there was a combustible materials complaint in August 2019 that was resolved within three weeks.

The property has experienced recent infrastructure work, including a water system upgrade in early 2024, electric service upgrade to 200amp with two meters in late 2023, and completion of previous permit requirements in November 2023. Three 2025 incidents involving garbage and debris on the property were reported and resolved, along with several parking-related complaints, though one pavement defect complaint from January 2025 remains open. A tenant buyout occurred in March 2019 for $10,800 involving one tenant. The building has undergone multiple inspections and physical compliance checks, with the most recent physical inspection report #cc-8624 from June 2023 leading to various completed permits including plumbing work in early 2024. The property has maintained active compliance with inspection requirements and has undergone several modernization efforts, including a completed condo conversion process with associated infrastructure upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 215 Detroit 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
64th percentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 46 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.6%
Moderate concern 8.8%
Severe concern 3.6%
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

215 Detroit St event timeline

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

2024
Planning Record Jul 31
DPW referral - 2 Units Condo Conversion
Closed - Approved
Plumbing PermitJun 26
To comply with physical inspection report #cc-8624, dated 6/13/2023

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