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207-215 Valencia St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3532036 11 units · 3 fl · 1924

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 207-215 Valencia 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 1924
2 or more units
11 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CM
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area9,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3532036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lew Wah Leung Trustee
Mailing address
951 Duncan St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
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215 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
213 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
211 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
207 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
209 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The property at 207-215 Valencia Street in the Inner Mission is a 3-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924, currently owned by trustee Lew Wah Leung. The building has experienced significant fire safety and maintenance issues over its history, most notably suffering a major fire in 2003 that caused damage throughout all three floors. This incident led to extensive electrical repairs, including a complete rewiring of the building and installation of a new fire alarm system. Recent maintenance records show consistent fire safety violations between 2018-2024, including issues with sprinkler systems, alarm maintenance, and fire extinguisher requirements, though most have been abated promptly. The building completed required seismic retrofitting in 2014, addressing its status as a soft-story structure, and has undergone various other improvements including the installation of an accessible business entrance and a UL 300 fire system for the ground floor restaurant.

The property has maintained regular inspections and addressed most housing code violations, though there were periods of concern in 2011 regarding sanitation and fire safety systems. Recent months have seen multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning and debris removal, though these are primarily related to the exterior/public spaces rather than the building itself. The ground floor restaurant, currently operating as "Burma Love," has required various permits and inspections over the years, including for fire safety systems and grease trap maintenance. The building's fire safety system has shown to require ongoing attention, with multiple recent violations related to sprinkler maintenance and alarm systems. A notable complaint was filed in 2014 regarding dust control violations during construction work near a school, though this was promptly addressed. The property underwent significant infrastructure improvements in recent years, including sewer pipe replacement in 2018 and various plumbing updates in 2014, demonstrating ongoing maintenance and upgrading efforts by ownership.

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Risk rating

How 207-215 Valencia 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
7th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2213 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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 severity forecast
No violation 9.1%
Moderate concern 39.7%
Severe concern 51.3%
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

207-215 Valencia St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 23
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent
311 RequestMay 22
Sewage back-up discharge

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