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238-254 11Th St

South of Market, SF 94103 3516070 18 units · 3 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in South of Market — not a forecast
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 238-254 11Th 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
18 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1907
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units18
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area12,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3516070
Ownership

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

Mailing address
400 Oyster Point Blvd #518 South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
November 01, 2000

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240 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
254 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
246 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
238 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
250 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
244 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
248 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
252 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
242 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 238-254 11th Street property is a 3-story multi-family residential building in the South of Market neighborhood, containing 18 units and constructed in 1907. The building has experienced several significant safety and maintenance issues over the years, most notably a fire in March 2012 that originated in a bathroom and rendered the space inoperable until repairs were completed. Recent concerns include an active complaint from October 2024 regarding front door security, with reports of the door not locking properly. The building has undergone multiple infrastructure improvements, including a 2003 upgrade to 600-amp electrical service, reroofing in 1999, and various repairs to rear deck stairs and siding. Fire safety has been an ongoing concern, with violations for sleeping area requirements and periodic issues with fire extinguishers documented between 2007 and 2023. The property has faced several maintenance challenges, including water leakage issues reported in 2019 and multiple instances of garbage and debris cleanup required in recent months. Historical violations include problems with window glass, weatherproofing, fire escape maintenance, and handrail requirements, though most of these issues were addressed and abated. Recent 311 calls from 2024 indicate continuing concerns with sewer issues, debris, and sidewalk conditions near the property.

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Risk rating

How 238-254 11Th 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
9thpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 391 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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.

Number of units

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

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 85%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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238-254 11Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 10
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sidewalk in front of property
311 RequestJul 10
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