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152 Hancock St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3584063 3 units · 4 fl · 1927

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 152 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 1927
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 1927
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
Floors4
Year built1927
Total area5,105 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3584063
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Tang Stanley Trustee 152 Hancock St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
February 27, 2019

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 4-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building at 152 Hancock Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, built in 1927, has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decade. The most substantial work occurred between 2015-2016, when major upgrades included the relocation of one unit to the sub-basement level, installation of a new fire sprinkler system throughout the building, kitchen and bathroom reconfigurations, foundation strengthening, and comprehensive electrical and plumbing upgrades. The building received a complete electrical system upgrade in 2015, including a new fire alarm system with smoke detectors and notification devices, and plumbing work comprising updates to 6 bathrooms, 3 kitchen sinks, and other systems. A more recent improvement was the installation of an EV charger in 2022.

The building has experienced several compliance and maintenance issues over the years, particularly between 2009-2013, when violations were recorded for unpermitted work, including unauthorized plumbing and electrical installations, and a lead paint notice was issued in 2011. Though these violations are now listed as not active, they indicate past maintenance challenges. Recent maintenance work has focused on smaller interior improvements, including skylight and door resealing in 2019 costing $15,000. The property has had minimal recent complaints, with the most recent concerns being about surface issues such as tree maintenance (October 2023) and a sewage backup (November 2023). All major systems have been updated to current standards, including fire safety systems, plumbing, and electrical infrastructure, suggesting that the building is currently maintained to modern safety codes.

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Risk rating

How 152 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
45thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 703 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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 floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
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

152 Hancock St event timeline

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2022
Electrical Permit Jun 17
Standard ev charger installation
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