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219-221 Liberty St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3606043 2 units · 2 fl · 1890

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
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 219-221 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 1890
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area2,528 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3606043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Marvin Rous Trust/Marital T
Mailing address
Marvin Rous Trustee 219 Liberty St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
050305

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221 Liberty St, San Francisco, CA 94114
219 Liberty St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 219-221 Liberty Street, owned by the Marvin Rous Trust, was constructed in 1890 and has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements over the years, including a documented building permit from 1982 and an electrical service upgrade in 2003 that converted the underground service to 100 amps with two meters. The property has experienced recurring sewer-related issues between 2016 and 2018, with multiple incidents involving sewage backup, flooding, and infrastructure maintenance requests, though these have all been officially resolved according to PUC records.

More recently, the building's location has faced intermittent challenges with parking enforcement, particularly regarding driveway blocking incidents, with five documented cases between 2020 and 2024 involving various vehicles, all of which were resolved through citations or officer response. While these driveway access issues are noteworthy, they primarily affect street access rather than the building infrastructure itself. The most recent incident on record was a parking violation in January 2024, suggesting that while the building's critical systems have been stable in recent years, street-level access remains a periodic concern for residents.

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Risk rating

How 219-221 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

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
89th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 141 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.8%
Moderate concern 8.8%
Severe concern 4.4%
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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219-221 Liberty St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 25
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