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122 Hancock St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3584057 3 units · 3 fl · 1885

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 122 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 1885
2 or more units
3 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 1885
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1885
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3584057
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
122a Hancock St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
July 16, 2001

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

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122 Hancock St, San Francisco, CA 94114
122 C Hancock St, San Francisco, CA 94114
122 B Hancock St, San Francisco, CA 94114
122 A Hancock St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 122 Hancock Street, owned by Bleu Thieu, dates back to 1885 and is located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, most notably a recent filed permit in August 2022 for reconstructing a non-conforming rear deck and stairs, along with window upgrades to meet modern energy efficiency standards. The building has faced multiple safety-related issues, including a routine inspection in 2006 that identified various violations such as the need for fire extinguishers, gas utility shutoff tools, and maintenance of wood stairs, though these were all abated by October 2006. A subsequent complaint in 2011 highlighted rot damage to exterior stair components, which was resolved by July 2011.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure improvements, including electrical work in 2005 for basement lighting and outlets, and sheetrock installation in storage areas. The property has experienced typical urban challenges in its vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2017 and 2022 regarding street cleaning, garbage removal, and tree maintenance in the surrounding area. While there was one recorded building fire incident with no civilian injuries, the property has maintained active compliance with safety standards since resolving its earlier violations, though some building permits from 2022 remain in filed status without final resolution noted in the available records.

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Risk rating

How 122 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

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
74thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 332 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
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

122 Hancock St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Mar 14
Reconstruction of rear deck and stairs. replace rear windows with fire rated units in same openings. no additional exterior work.
$75,000 · Issued
Planning RecordMar 14
RECONSTRUCTION OF REAR DECK AND STAIRS. REPLACE REAR WINDOWS WITH FIRE RATED UNITS IN SAME OPENINGS. NO ADDITIONAL EXTERIOR WORK.

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