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53 Harrington St

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 3148027 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 Mission Terrace
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 53 Harrington 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 1916
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 built1916
Total area1,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3148027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alfeo & Gina Fabbri 2002 Tr
Mailing address
65 Cedar St San Carlos CA 94070
Last sale
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53 Harrington St, San Francisco, CA 94112
53 A Harrington St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 53 Harrington St in Mission Terrace, owned by Alfeo & Gina Fabbri 2002 Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects since its construction in 1916. Most recently, in January 2024, construction permits were issued for gas line relocations and removal of non-load bearing walls on both the first and second floors. Prior to this, the property received major infrastructure upgrades in 2023, including reroofing work valued at $16,900 and the installation of a new 200-amp electrical meter enclosure with circuit relocations to subpanels, representing substantial modernization efforts. Historical records show previous roofing work was completed in 2011, and an expired permit from 1990 indicates periodic maintenance of this two-story flats and duplex building.

The property has experienced multiple parking-related issues in recent years, with several incidents of driveway blocking reported between 2021 and 2024, though most were resolved through enforcement actions. A notable incident was recorded in December 2024 regarding illegal construction, which was transferred for further tracking and investigation. The building's safety history includes one documented fire incident involving smoke odor, though no civilian injuries were reported. While the parking violations and the recent construction complaint warrant attention, the property has received regular maintenance and upgrades, particularly in terms of roofing and electrical systems, suggesting ongoing investment in infrastructure improvements by the owners.

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Risk rating

How 53 Harrington 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
77th percentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 34 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.8%
Moderate concern 14.5%
Severe concern 5.7%
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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53 Harrington St event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Jan 09
1/f remove non load bearing wall, remove gas and exhaust vent, relocate gas line. 2/f remove gas and exhaust vent, relocate gas line.
$4,500 · Cancelled

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