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231-235 Hartford St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3602035 3 units · 2 fl · 1905

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 231-235 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 1905
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 1905
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
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3602035
Ownership

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

Mailing address
19224 Columbine Court Saratoga CA 95070
Last sale
August 05, 2008

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235 Hartford St, San Francisco, CA 94114
231 Hartford St, San Francisco, CA 94114
233 Hartford St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

This three-unit multi-family residential building, located at 231-235 Hartford Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, was built in 1905 and is currently owned by the Carol Carrillo Living Trust. The two-story structure has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past two decades. Most notably, between 2004-2006, major interior improvements were completed in units 233 and 235, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades (including service to 250 amps), and extensive work on walls, ceilings, and fixtures, with permits totaling over $250,000. The building has received appropriate attention to infrastructure maintenance, with a complete sewer line replacement in 2015 and the installation of an electric vehicle charger in 2021.

The building experienced multiple violations in early 2004 concerning heating, water damage, and various interior maintenance issues, which were all resolved by April 2004. A significant plumbing issue was reported in 2013 regarding a broken sewer line between the main building and cottage, which was addressed through the completion of sewer replacement work. More recently, there was a complaint in 2016 about unsecured metal art posing a hazard. The property has been the subject of numerous parking enforcement calls in recent years (2020-2023), primarily concerning sidewalk parking violations, which suggests ongoing parking challenges in the area. The most recent building-related service call occurred in January 2017 for graffiti removal, which was promptly addressed.

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Risk rating

How 231-235 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
35thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 831 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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231-235 Hartford St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 19
Garbage and debris
furniture

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