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168-170 Henry St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3540063 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Duboce Triangle — not a forecast
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 168-170 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 1904
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area2,122 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3540063
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jared Vermeil & Ragnar Von 168 Henry St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
June 04, 1998

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168 Henry St, San Francisco, CA 94114
170 Henry St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 168-170 Henry Street in the Duboce Triangle neighborhood is a 1904 structure currently owned by the Vermeil-von Schiber Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past few decades, with major work occurring between 2004-2012. The most substantial renovation took place in 2004, involving an extensive $90,000 project to extend the lower unit, reconfigure bathrooms and kitchens, and modify decks and stairs. Subsequent improvements included facade repairs, window replacements, and porch work in 2012 ($15,000), and earlier modifications in 2005 that added doors and a deck. The building has experienced recurring issues with water leakage and structural maintenance, as evidenced by a 2007 deck replacement for leak repair ($1,000) and multiple complaints about construction-related disturbances in 2005.

More recent history (2018-2021) shows primarily street-level issues around the property, including multiple reports of pavement defects, encampments, and some parking concerns. These external issues have all been resolved through normal city processes. The building's systems have received regular maintenance attention, with electrical upgrades documented in 2005, though one electrical permit from April 2005 was cancelled. Historical records from the 1980s show typical maintenance work for older buildings, including roof shingling and dry rot repairs at the front stairs and base. The property has maintained an active permit record, with all documented building permits marked as complete, suggesting that approved work has been properly finished.

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Risk rating

How 168-170 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
80thpercentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 57 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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168-170 Henry St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jan 12
Work category: 2pb; replace house trap and piping to face of building.
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