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290-294 Liberty St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3606082 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 290-294 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 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1907
Total area4,875 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3606082
Ownership

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

Owner name
Richard & Camilla R Newhage
Mailing address
Richard & Camilla R Newhage 294 Liberty St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
021517

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290 Liberty St, San Francisco, CA 94114
294 Liberty St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 290-294 Liberty Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Richard & Camilla R Newhage. The building has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the years, with the most recent major renovation occurring in 2019 involving the installation of five new Marvin wood casement windows at a cost of $15,700. Earlier improvements include a substantial renovation in 2001 costing $92,000 that included lowering floors in two ground-level rooms, bathroom remodeling, and laundry room updates. The property's electrical infrastructure was significantly updated in 2002-2003 with the installation of an underground service conversion with 200A service and two meters, as well as a comprehensive basement remodel including multiple systems and safety features.

The property has experienced some recent challenges with noise disturbances, particularly in June 2024, with multiple entertainment-related noise complaints recorded through 311 calls. Historical maintenance records show regular upkeep of windows, including a 2010 retrofit and a 2009 replacement of six windows at the back of the house. The building's electrical system was modernized in the early 2000s with substantial work done to accommodate multiple furnaces, kilns, and other systems. Various city service requests and 311 calls from 2016 to 2024 have primarily concerned street-related issues, lighting maintenance, and cleaning matters in the immediate vicinity of the building rather than direct building concerns. Planning records show attempts to modify rear yard features including a driveway, carport, and trellises, though these proposals were disapproved.

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Risk rating

How 290-294 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
73th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 345 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.9%
Moderate concern 16.3%
Severe concern 13.8%
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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