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523-525 Valencia St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3569046 4 units · 2 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
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 523-525 Valencia 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
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
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,110 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3569046
Ownership

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

Owner name
Azzam & Shaza K Shibli Lvg
Mailing address
Azzam & Shaza K Shibli Ttee 3046 Canyon Rd Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
120897

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523 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
525 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 523-525 Valencia St is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, currently owned by Azzam & Shaza K Shibli Lvg. The building has a documented history of various renovations and improvements, with particular emphasis on commercial space modifications. In 2016-2017, substantial work was completed including the addition of a bar counter with associated plumbing and electrical work, while earlier in 2014-2012, there was a significant violation regarding unauthorized bathroom remodeling in the commercial space that required multiple permits and inspections to resolve. The property underwent several commercial kitchen-related improvements in 2001, including the installation of a kitchen hood and fire suppression system.

Recent history shows ongoing maintenance issues, particularly with graffiti and exterior maintenance, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding graffiti on both the building and adjacent public spaces. Two fire violations were issued in September 2022 regarding general unsafe buildings, though these were subsequently rescinded. The property has also faced various regulatory scrutiny, including a 2022 Shared Spaces violation related to sidewalk usage and a complaint in 2017 about unauthorized electrical and plumbing work. Historic planning records indicate approvals for various commercial uses including a dance floor and pool table installation, though some recent planning records remain in "On Hold" status. The building's maintenance and compliance history shows a pattern of required permits and inspections to resolve violations, with particular attention needed for recent exterior upkeep as evidenced by multiple reports of graffiti and debris in 2024.

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Risk rating

How 523-525 Valencia 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
51th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1166 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 47.6%
Moderate concern 15.8%
Severe concern 36.6%
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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523-525 Valencia St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 06
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311 RequestJun 06
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