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156-160 Albion St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3568033 4 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 Mission Dolores
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 156-160 Albion 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area6,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3568033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Barth Rebeka
Mailing address
156 Albion St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
122810

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160 Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94110
158 Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94110
156 Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 156-160 Albion Street is a three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Rebeka Barth. The building has undergone several significant upgrades in recent years, including a comprehensive electrical system overhaul in 2022 that included rewiring an entire unit, installing a new subpanel, and adding 14 circuits ($35,000), along with a kitchen and bathroom renovation in the same year. In 2019, all windows were replaced with Marvin windows, showing ongoing commitment to building maintenance.

Historical records reveal a concerning cluster of building violations in July 2017, involving issues with heat, egress obstructions, mold, damaged flooring, and various other safety concerns, though these were abated by August 2017. More recently, in October 2022, there was a complaint about an unpermitted basement apartment with multiple maintenance issues, including plumbing problems, black mold, and lack of proper utilities. The building's infrastructure has seen substantial improvements, including a 2017 furnace replacement, a 2014 electrical service upgrade to 200 amps, and various permits for exterior and interior improvements dating back to 2000. Historical complaints from 2015 and 2010 indicate previous concerns about paint conditions and unauthorized modifications, though these were addressed. The property has had multiple 311 calls regarding general maintenance and cleaning issues in the vicinity from 2022 to 2025, primarily related to street cleanliness and debris, which appear to be promptly resolved by city services.

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Risk rating

How 156-160 Albion 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
35th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 519 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.3%
Moderate concern 26.5%
Severe concern 34.2%
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

156-160 Albion St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 14
Other including abandoned toter
Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestAug 09
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