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157-161 Henry St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3540044 10 units · 3 fl · 1908

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
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 157-161 Henry 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 1908
2 or more units
10 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 1908
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area7,398 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3540044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Henry James 1930 20Th St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale

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159 Henry St, San Francisco, CA 94114
161 Henry St, San Francisco, CA 94114
157 Henry St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 10-unit multi-family residential building at 157-161 Henry Street in the Duboce Triangle neighborhood is a three-story structure built in 1908, currently owned by Dial/Henry LLC. The building has undergone several significant safety-related improvements over the years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3) that included new foundations and shear walls, and recent fire alarm system upgrades in 2023 to meet current code requirements. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent complaints in 2023 regarding common areas and hot water availability, though these were resolved by late 2023. Historical challenges included multiple fire safety violations related to blocked exits and fire extinguishers between 2006 and 2022, all of which were subsequently corrected.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to roofing (completed in 2009 and 1992), electrical upgrades (including work in units 9 and 10), and infrastructure improvements such as stair repairs (2000) and plumbing work (2013). A notable cluster of violations occurred in 2000, primarily related to building safety and lead paint concerns, including issues with stairs, windows, and fire safety equipment; these were all addressed by May 2001. The property has also experienced recurring tree-related concerns, with multiple 311 calls between 2019-2020 regarding branches contacting windows/building, though these were addressed through scheduled maintenance programs. Recent work has focused on compliance with current safety codes, as evidenced by the 2023 fire alarm system upgrades and previous soft-story retrofit completion, though some maintenance issues continue to arise periodically, particularly regarding water systems and common area upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 157-161 Henry 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
13thpercentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 250 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
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

Building size

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 58%
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

157-161 Henry St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Mar 09
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units. modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet 75db
Issued
Fire ComplaintMar 04
Uncategorized Complaint

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