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61 Hartford St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3582027 2 units · 3 fl · 1901

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 61 Hartford 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 1901
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 1901
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
Floors3
Year built1901
Total area2,368 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3582027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Hastings Paul J & De Jong S 61 Hartford St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
July 21, 1999

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 61 Hartford Street, owned by Hastings-de Jong Living Trustee, is a two-unit property built in 1901 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades, with the most recent substantial work occurring in 2018, including a ground floor remodel of living area, kitchen, and bathroom with associated electrical and plumbing updates totaling approximately $36,000. Earlier improvements included a complete roof deck replacement in 2006 ($3,000), lower deck alignment work in 2007 ($1,200), and various interior renovations including insulation installation and kitchen remodeling. The property has addressed essential infrastructure needs, such as installing a main sewer line backflow valve in 2014 and replacing heaters and water heater flues in 2018.

The building's maintenance and upgrade history indicates regular upkeep and modernization efforts by the ownership, though there have been some notable building system issues, including a sewage backup incident reported in March 2021. The surrounding area has experienced recurring cleanliness challenges, particularly between 2019-2022, with multiple reports of human/animal waste and general cleaning needs recorded through the city's 311 system. These external maintenance issues, while not directly related to the building's condition, may impact resident experience. The property has maintained compliance with building permit requirements, with most recent permits related to routine maintenance and improvements, suggesting active management of both building systems and living spaces.

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Risk rating

How 61 Hartford 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
77thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 294 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

61 Hartford St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Sep 15
Pv solar# 6927 r1: 21 pv modules, 405 watt per module, 8.505 kw with battery. please notify district fire inspector at the start of work: 415-554-8928. (pv plan# 6927 is approved but never issued. ok to issue 6927 r1 per mech-e p/c)
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Electrical PermitMar 04
This work is for an mpu for the homeowners solar project.

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