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77-81 Hoff St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3569017D 6 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
44
FewerMore

This building has 44 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 77-81 Hoff 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 1906
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area4,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3569017D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kasner Steven B & Ying Guan
Mailing address
2908 22nd St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
032995

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81 Hoff St, San Francisco, CA 94110
77 Hoff St, San Francisco, CA 94110
79 Hoff St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 77-81 Hoff Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Steven B. Kasner and Ying Guan, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over the past few decades. Most recently, in November 2023, a staircase replacement was completed at the rear of the property costing approximately $42,925. The building successfully completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018, involving the installation of new basement shear walls and concrete footings to meet seismic safety requirements. Recent electrical upgrades in late 2024 included the replacement of space heaters and baseboard heaters in multiple units, indicating ongoing efforts to maintain tenant comfort despite previous complaints about heating issues.

The building has experienced multiple maintenance and safety challenges in recent years, particularly in 2024, when several active complaints were filed regarding heating systems, ceiling damage, and the need for smoke detectors. Historical records show consistent attention to structural maintenance, including termite repairs in 1989, reroofing in 1992, and various repairs to rear stairways in 2008. The property has undergone routine safety inspections and has addressed numerous violations over the years, though some recent citations from August-October 2024 regarding smoke detectors and broken windows remain active. Recent infrastructure issues include multiple instances of sewage backup problems reported between 2022 and 2023, suggesting persistent plumbing system challenges. While the building has maintained a generally consistent pattern of addressing violations and completing required safety upgrades, the recent cluster of complaints in 2024 regarding heating, safety systems, and structural concerns may indicate emerging maintenance challenges requiring continued monitoring.

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Risk rating

How 77-81 Hoff 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
43th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1357 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.5%
Moderate concern 25.8%
Severe concern 31.7%
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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77-81 Hoff St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 21
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building commercial
311 RequestFeb 26
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