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79-81 Walter St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3538075 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Duboce Triangle
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 79-81 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area3,870 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3538075
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ron Huberman 2007 Revoc Tru
Mailing address
79 Walter St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
111414

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81 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
79 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
81 A Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

Located in the Duboce Triangle, 79-81 Walter Street is a 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by the Ron Huberman 2007 Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the past decade, with the most recent substantial work completed in 2021 including comprehensive unit updates with new kitchens, bathrooms, and electrical systems. Prior improvements in 2016 focused on major structural and aesthetic updates, including facade restoration, window replacements, and asbestos removal, with associated costs totaling over $100,000.

The property has experienced documented plumbing issues in the past, with sewage-related problems in the lightwell being reported in 2009 and 2010, though these violations were subsequently addressed and closed. Historical records show regular maintenance and upgrading of building systems, including the installation of tankless water heaters, new furnaces, and extensive electrical rewiring work. The building underwent a residential condo conversion process, and there was one instance of illegal short-term vacation rental activity reported and resolved. A minor sidewalk obstruction issue was documented in 2015, which was promptly addressed by the property owner. The building's maintenance history demonstrates ongoing investment in improvements and infrastructure upgrades, with all recent permits showing completed status.

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Risk rating

How 79-81 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
71th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 83 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Building size

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.6%
Moderate concern 19.3%
Severe concern 16.1%
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

79-81 Walter St event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit Aug 31
1 new kitchen, 2 new baths, 2 shower pan, 1 tankless wh
Complete
Plumbing PermitAug 31
Tankless wh new furnace ducting

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