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834 14Th St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3538025 4 units · 2 fl · 1959

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 834 14Th 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 1959
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1959
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area2,484 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3538025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Cournale & Co 4630 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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Initial analysis

834 14th Street is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Duboce Triangle neighborhood. Built in 1959 and currently owned by Judy B Thalheimer Separate, this apartment building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most recently, in early 2022, Unit #3 received a comprehensive kitchen remodel including new appliances, plumbing, and electrical work, following a previous complaint about unauthorized work in the unit. The building's electrical system was notably upgraded in 2019 with the installation of new 200-amp service and five meters/panels. A critical structural improvement was completed in 2011, involving foundation reinforcement with new bolts and repairs to beam-to-post connections.

The building has maintained regular housing inspections, with routine checks conducted in 2006, 2016, and 2021. A significant cluster of fire safety violations was recorded in 2001, including issues with fire extinguishers and fire escape ladders, though these were promptly abated within approximately six weeks. The property has experienced various maintenance and compliance matters typical for its age, including sidewalk sewer vent cover replacements in early 2020. Recent issues have mostly involved external matters such as graffiti removal (with the most recent reported case in 2024 proving unfounded), parking enforcement incidents, and general maintenance calls, all of which have been appropriately addressed by city services. The building's repair and maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to infrastructure upkeep and resident safety, with most recent improvements focusing on unit-specific upgrades and building-wide systems.

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Risk rating

How 834 14Th 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
25thpercentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 215 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
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 46%
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

834 14Th St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Jan 12
Unit #3. kitchen remodel. new appliance, sink, cabinet, range hood in same location. reference complaint #202184998.
$20,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJan 12
Unit #3 kitchen remodel. all new appliance, stove, sink, faucet, p-trap, angle stops, range, refrigerator. all in same location.

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