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956-958 Natoma St

South of Market, SF 94103 3510034 2 units · 2 fl · 1913

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 South of Market
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 956-958 Natoma 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 1913
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SLR
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 built1913
Total area2,388 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3510034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lau Zhuo Ying
Mailing address
958 Natoma St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
091713

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956 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
958 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 915 Minna St, owned by Lau Zhuo Ying, is a two-story structure built in 1913, located in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant modifications and faced various compliance issues over the past three decades. Most notably, there have been recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple violations documented between 2021 and 2024 related to fire sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and general fire code compliance. The building's fire safety systems have required ongoing attention, with three violations specifically noted in 2024 for standpipes and alarm systems. Historical records show the installation of a fire sprinkler system was completed in 1993, though subsequent violations suggest maintenance and compliance issues have persisted.

The building has experienced various structural and safety interventions, including the replacement of egress stair post footings in 2018 and the removal of a wooden utility ladder in 2010 following a violation notice. A vertical addition was completed in 1996, and more recent electrical work was performed in 2014 for common area improvements. The property has generated multiple 311 calls in the past year (2024), primarily regarding street cleanliness issues, though these are external to the building itself. The most recent concerns involve fire safety citations from 2023-2024, including a sleeping area requirement violation and issues with standpipe systems. While the building has maintained overall operation, the recurring nature of fire safety violations suggests ongoing challenges with compliance, and there have been occasional complaints about construction noise and work activity, as evidenced by a 2019 complaint about concrete pouring.

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Risk rating

How 956-958 Natoma 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
84th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 69 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

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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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 severity forecast
No violation 76.5%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 10.5%
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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956-958 Natoma St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Oct 16
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJun 23
Garbage and debris

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