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272-274 Hartford St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3602050 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 272-274 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 1900
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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,721 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3602050
Ownership

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

Mailing address
274 Hartford St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
August 03, 2012

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274 Hartford St, San Francisco, CA 94114
272 Hartford St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 272-274 Hartford Street property is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the Maggie Perkins 2020 Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple regulatory challenges over recent years. Most notably, in 2023, an internal DBI audit revealed unauthorized modifications to the exterior south stairway, which had been removed, relocated, and reconfigured in violation of approved permits. This led to the issuance of active building violations (NOV 202305733) that remain under review as of October 2023. The property has seen substantial construction activity in recent years, including efforts to legalize a basement kitchen and address blocked stairs (2023), along with previous improvements such as basement media room and bathroom additions (2014), and electrical rewiring of the lower unit (2014).

The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure, including a completed reroofing project in 2017 and recent front steps repairs initiated in 2024. Historical records indicate earlier compliance issues, including unauthorized construction work in 2000 involving unpermitted skylight installations and interior modifications, though these have since been resolved. The property has generated numerous parking-related complaints in recent years, with multiple reports of driveway blocking and sidewalk parking, though these are separate from the building's structural and permit compliance matters. The current situation involves ongoing efforts to address the 2023 building violations while completing the permitted repairs to the front steps, with the most recent permit issued in March 2024 for $2,000.

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Risk rating

How 272-274 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
94thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 77 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
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

272-274 Hartford St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 21
Replace front entry stair in-kind. internal audit violation under seperate permits
$40,000 · Filed
Planning RecordMay 21
Approved - replace front entry stair in-kind. internal audit violation under separate permits Approved per Za bulletin no 4. Notice nor variances are required in this case. E.O 5/21/2026

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