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1307-1329 Stevenson St

South of Market, SF 94103 3513052 12 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in South of Market
Above average
avg 3.3
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1307-1329 Stevenson 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 1907
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units12
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area5,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3513052
Ownership

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

Owner name
John E Wai 1981 Living Trus
Mailing address
John E Wai Trustee 1333 Jones St Unit 1101 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
041108

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1315 Stevenson St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1311 Stevenson St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1307 Stevenson St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1313 Stevenson St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1325 Stevenson St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1319 Stevenson St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1329 Stevenson St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1327 Stevenson St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1309 Stevenson St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1321 Stevenson St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1323 Stevenson St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1317 Stevenson St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The two-story, 12-unit apartment building at 1307-1329 Stevenson Street, built in 1907 and currently owned by John E Wai 1981 Living Trust, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, a mandatory soft-story retrofit was completed in 2024 at a cost of $90,000, bringing the building into compliance with current seismic safety requirements. The property has experienced recurring water-related issues, with the most recent complaint in January 2023 reporting leaks and mold problems related to the roof/ceiling work, and previous concerns about water heater installations in 2016-2018. The building has a history of maintenance violations from 2016 requiring attention to various issues including lead paint hazards, mold, and stair repairs, though these were subsequently abated.

Recent years have seen ongoing attention to building systems and infrastructure, including plumbing work (water main repairs, water heater installations) and electrical upgrades (kitchen and bathroom remodel). The property has experienced some fire safety concerns, with multiple false alarms and system malfunctions recorded by the fire department, though no significant fire incidents or civilian injuries have been reported. Recent tenant concerns have included issues with garbage management, parking violations, and exterior maintenance, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024. The building had one documented tenant buyout in 2018 for $15,000 affecting four tenants. While many past violations have been resolved, as of early 2025, there are ongoing concerns about garbage management in the vicinity of the property.

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Risk rating

How 1307-1329 Stevenson 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
17th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 357 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.0%
Moderate concern 56.7%
Severe concern 19.3%
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

1307-1329 Stevenson St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 16
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJun 11
Garbage and debris

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