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89-99 Walter St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3538026A 6 units · 3 fl · 1904

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Duboce Triangle — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.3
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 89-99 Walter 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 1904
2 or more units
6 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 1904
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area6,102 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3538026A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Joseph Gillach 3 Crest Rd Belvedere CA 94920
Last sale
October 26, 1995

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99 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
91 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
95 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
93 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
89 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
97 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 89-99 Walter Street in Duboce Triangle, owned by the Cefalu-Udin Marital Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1904. Most recently, in June 2024, the property completed the installation of 51 new vinyl windows in the backyard and stairwell areas. The building achieved compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements through a completed soft-story retrofit in 2016, for which a Certificate of Final Completion was issued. Several major infrastructure improvements have been made in recent years, including a hot water boiler replacement in 2022, a new 200-amp electrical service with seven meters and panels in 2013, and gas pipe upgrades in 2008.

The property has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, with the most recent complaints in 2023-2024 addressing common area maintenance, window condition, and plumbing issues. Multiple violations were recorded in 2023 related to fire safety equipment and building maintenance, though these appear to have been resolved based on the "Not Active" status. Historical complaints dating back to 1996-2002 included concerns about heating, staircase safety, and rear porch maintenance, all of which have been addressed through subsequent repairs and improvements. The building's safety systems are actively maintained, as evidenced by the recent window replacement project and the completed soft-story retrofit. While there have been occasional issues with basic systems (e.g., plumbing and heating), the ownership has generally responded to maintenance needs in a timely manner.

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Risk rating

How 89-99 Walter 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 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 261 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
33%
No DBI
violation
67%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 67%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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89-99 Walter St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 16
Not offensive
sidewalk in front of property
311 RequestFeb 01
Garbage and debris

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