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252-256 Hartford St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3602046 3 units · 2 fl · 1923

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
Above average
avg 1.3
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 252-256 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 1923
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area2,856 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3602046
Ownership

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

Owner name
Majid & Maryam Rahimian Fam
Mailing address
Majid & Maryam Rahimian Tte Po Box 293870 Sacramento CA 95829
Last sale
103017

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252 Hartford St, San Francisco, CA 94114
256 Hartford St, San Francisco, CA 94114
254 Hartford St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 252-256 Hartford Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. Built in 1923 and currently owned by the Rahimian family, this flats and duplex-style building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the years. The building has a documented history of maintenance and improvements, including multiple electrical upgrades, kitchen remodels, and structural work. Notable recent activity includes a street space permit issued in 2015, and a fire safety inspection in late 2023 that resulted in corrected electrical system issues in January 2024. The building has received proper attention to electrical systems, with a complete upgrade to 200-amp service with multiple meters in 2003, though the most recent electrical work attempted in 2021 was cancelled.

The property has experienced some maintenance challenges over its history, including termite and fungus damage repairs in 2003, foundation work in 1998, and various roofing projects in 1995 and 2006. In 2003, there were two fire safety-related violations regarding garbage receptacle placement and gas meter instructions, though these were resolved by August 2003. More recently, there have been several 311 calls related to street cleaning and parking enforcement between 2022 and 2024, particularly concerning sidewalk parking issues. The building underwent a significant change regarding its unit configuration in 2023-2024, with records indicating the removal of an illegal unit and conversion of a kitchen to a laundry room, connecting it to the upstairs unit. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, with no current active violations or complaints on record.

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Risk rating

How 252-256 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

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
35th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 831 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 49.2%
Moderate concern 28.1%
Severe concern 22.7%
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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252-256 Hartford St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) May 14 Serious
Building violation
When disturbing presumed lead based painted (lbp) surfaces be sure to use only approved methods, establish restricted work areas as well as…
Building Violation (NOV)May 14
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