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1570-1574 Howard St

South of Market, SF 94103 3511022 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 1570-1574 Howard 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 1906
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area5,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3511022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kramer Michael
Mailing address
7607 Newmarket Dr Bethesda MD 20817
Last sale
022412

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1570 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1574 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1572 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1570-1574 Howard Street, owned by Michael Kramer, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906 in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the years, with the most recent being an active termite problem affecting the exterior stairs, reported in July 2024. There is a history of structural concerns, including multiple dry rot repairs, particularly focused on the rear stairway, with the most recent repair documented in June 2022 costing $1,000. In 2011, the building underwent a comprehensive health and safety inspection that revealed multiple violations, including issues with structural integrity, handrails, water heaters, and combustible storage, though these were subsequently addressed. The building has also seen significant improvements, including a substantial remodel in 2012 of the first floor involving kitchen and bathroom upgrades, electrical work, and lighting installations, costing approximately $25,000.

The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris management in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2024, though these are primarily street-related concerns rather than building-specific issues. While there have been some building code violations in the past, such as those noted in 2000 and 2011, many of these have been resolved. The building has undergone various structural and safety improvements over the years, including repairs to address dry rot, electrical upgrades, and plumbing work. The property has an established history of maintenance and repair activity, suggesting ongoing attention to building upkeep, though the recent termite complaint and historical issues with dry rot indicate ongoing structural maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 1570-1574 Howard 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
48th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 224 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 42.6%
Moderate concern 19.3%
Severe concern 38.1%
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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1570-1574 Howard St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 20
Garbage and debris
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