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53-55 Walter St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3538080 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 53-55 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area4,170 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3538080
Ownership

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

Owner name
Harshawat Ish
Mailing address
53 Walter St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
021621

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53 A Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
55 A Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
53 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
55 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 53-55 Walter Street in Duboce Triangle, owned by Harshawat Ish, has undergone significant improvements and faced several maintenance challenges since its construction in 1900. The property has seen substantial recent upgrades, including the installation of a 2.96kW solar system with battery storage in December 2022, comprehensive HVAC improvements including radiant heating systems and heat pumps in 2021-2022, and safety enhancements such as a fire sprinkler system and new fire alarm system in 2021. In September 2023, the building received additional improvements including a wet bar and half bath installation on the first floor. The building underwent major seismic and structural upgrades in the past, including foundation replacement and garage modifications.

Historical records indicate several maintenance issues that were addressed between 2016-2017, including lead paint hazards, window repairs, drainage pipe replacement, and other structural improvements. The building's systems have been extensively updated through multiple permits, including plumbing work for showers, fire safety systems, and electrical upgrades. While there have been some resident complaints regarding construction noise (2020) and inadequate heating (2012), these issues appear to have been addressed through subsequent improvements. Recent plumbing permits show ongoing maintenance work, including gas installations for outdoor amenities and heating system renewals.

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Risk rating

How 53-55 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.8%
Moderate concern 27.5%
Severe concern 5.8%
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

53-55 Walter St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Sep 21
Revision to pa# 201805229818. 1st fl only. add wetbar and half bath. no structural work.
$12,000 · Complete
Building PermitAug 03
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#202109148434. all work is complete.

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