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109-111 Hancock St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3584010 2 units · 2 fl · 1941

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 109-111 Hancock 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 1941
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1941
Total area2,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3584010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tom Jim Wai
Mailing address
111 Hancock St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
051221

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109 Hancock St, San Francisco, CA 94114
111 Hancock St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 109-111 Hancock St is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. Built in 1941 and currently owned by Tom Jim Wai, this flats and duplex structure has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with major improvements occurring between 2019-2020 including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units, window replacements, and structural modifications. The building's recent history shows attention to maintenance and upgrades, with completed projects including a $30,000 kitchen and bath remodel in early 2020, window replacements valued at $29,000 in late 2019, and repairs to address stucco and dry rot issues in 2020. The property has also received proper attention to basic infrastructure, including roofing work (both 1992 and 2019), and electrical and plumbing system upgrades during the recent renovation period.

The building's external environment has experienced typical urban challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2016-2023, primarily related to street cleaning and parking issues. There was one incident involving a possibly damaged tree in 2018, but no subsequent removal or replacement work appears on record. A recent parking enforcement issue was recorded in July 2023, though this was promptly addressed by responding officers. The property has maintained a good safety record, with no fire incidents reported that resulted in civilian injuries, and the majority of maintenance and improvement projects have been properly permitted and completed to code. The recent upgrades, particularly the window replacements and comprehensive unit renovations, suggest proactive property management and investment in maintaining the building's quality and comfort for residents.

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Risk rating

How 109-111 Hancock 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
100th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 0 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 93.0%
Moderate concern 5.0%
Severe concern 2.0%
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

109-111 Hancock St event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Jul 09
Revision to pa #202003056228. work to be performed repair damage stucco & dryrot on stairs side corner approx 200 sq ft
$6,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitMar 13
Remodel kitchen & bathroom including 1 shower pan.

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