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83-87 Walter St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3538074 5 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 Duboce Triangle
Above average
avg 2.3
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 83-87 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area4,072 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3538074
Ownership

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

Owner name
Iveli Thomas Estate Of
Mailing address
Johnston Kinney Rulaica Llp 101 Montgomery St Ste 1600 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
043018

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85 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
87 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
83 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building at 83-87 Walter Street in Duboce Triangle, owned by the Iveli Thomas Estate, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1904. Most notably, recent renovations include comprehensive unit updates in 2016-2017, with major works in apartments including kitchen and bathroom remodels, installation of new gas fireplaces, water heater replacements, and electrical system upgrades such as rewiring and new subpanels. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity, with records indicating foundation work and insulation improvements completed in 1996.

The property has experienced some recurring issues requiring attention, particularly related to safety features. In 2002, multiple violations were documented regarding fire safety and security requirements, including concerns about combustible storage, egress obstructions, handrail repairs, and glazing reinforcement, though these were resolved by mid-2003. More recently, the building faced various maintenance challenges, including ant infestations, water penetration issues, and a malfunctioning doorbell in early 2023, which were subsequently addressed. A peeling paint complaint was filed in April 2024. The building has also undergone significant unit consolidation, with records showing at least one tenant buyout in November 2015, though historical complaints regarding possible illegal basement units were filed in 1995.

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Risk rating

How 83-87 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

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
3th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 278 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.7%
Moderate concern 72.0%
Severe concern 12.3%
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

83-87 Walter St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Feb 09 Serious
Building violation
It is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this n…
Building Violation (NOV)Feb 09
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