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211 Liberty St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3606008 12 units · 3 fl · 1954

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
18
FewerMore

This building has 18 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 211 Liberty 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 1954
2 or more units
12 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 1954
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1954
Total area10,518 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3606008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steve Valkanoff 1707 Mission Rd South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 211 Liberty Street, owned by the Steve Valkanoff Revocable Trust and constructed in 1954, has undergone significant renovations and maintenance over recent years. Most notably, the building completed its required soft-story seismic retrofit as a Tier 3 building, with work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent major improvements include an ongoing fire alarm system upgrade (pending completion in 2025) to meet current safety standards, with work costing approximately $41,200, and comprehensive unit renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodels in Units #1 and #9. The property has received attention to its windows, with multiple replacements completed between 2020-2021, including 23 street-facing windows and 25 rear-facing windows.

The building has experienced several infrastructure challenges in recent years, including multiple plumbing issues requiring repairs to the sewer system, water lines, and fixtures between 2020-2023. A series of complaints regarding hot water availability in 2021 prompted housing inspections and subsequent repairs. The property has a history of unpermitted work that has been addressed through regularization, with completed permits for various unit renovations, electrical upgrades, and plumbing repairs. Recent fire safety inspections in 2024 resulted in a violation for the alarm system, which appears to be part of the ongoing fire alarm system upgrade project. The building has maintained active communication with city authorities through 311 calls, primarily related to parking issues in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 211 Liberty 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
0thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1278 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
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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 units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 85%
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

211 Liberty St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jul 22
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
Building PermitJan 15
Upgrade the (e) fire alarm system by replacing it with (1) addressable five alarm unit. 1 wireless communitor next to facu (10) addressable smoke detectors (10) addressable manual pull stations (3) led horn strobes (24) low freq. horns to comply with sffc sec 1103.7.6.1

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