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13-17 Belcher St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3537084 5 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Duboce Triangle — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 13-17 Belcher 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 1900
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1900
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area5,054 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3537084
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Khuu Hue & Phan Thuyen Ttee 796 37Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
October 01, 1992

Landlord portfolio

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

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Included addresses

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

17 C Belcher St, San Francisco, CA 94114
17 Belcher St, San Francisco, CA 94114
15 Belcher St, San Francisco, CA 94114
13 Belcher St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-story, five-unit apartment building at 13-17 Belcher Street in the Duboce Triangle neighborhood was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most recently, in May 2023, approximately 135 feet of sewer lateral was replaced from the back of the property to the curb, representing a significant infrastructure upgrade. The building has seen consistent attention to its structural elements, including a front staircase repair in 2009 ($7,000) and earlier stair repairs and replacements in 2001. Other major maintenance work includes reroofing projects in both 1990 and 2005 ($9,000 each), window replacements in 2003, and chimney repairs.

The property underwent a significant period of violations in December 2000, when multiple issues were documented including concerns about lead paint hazards, stair and handrail conditions, window maintenance, fire safety equipment, and interior surfaces. These violations were addressed and officially abated by April 2002, with subsequent routine housing inspections in 2010 and 2014 showing improved conditions. While there have been occasional maintenance issues documented through 311 calls, including sewage backup (2021), and various cleaning concerns, these have generally been resolved promptly. The building's most recent plumbing work (2023) and lack of active violations suggest that major outstanding maintenance issues have been addressed, though typical urban environmental challenges such as graffiti and waste management have been documented in the surrounding area through 311 reports.

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Risk rating

How 13-17 Belcher 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
39thpercentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 175 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
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 36%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

13-17 Belcher St event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit May 01
Work category: 1p; excavate and demo to replace approximately 135 feet of the sewer lateral from the back off the property going down the side of building to the sewer house trap behind the curb.
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