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123 Liberty St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3607037 4 units · 2 fl · 1895

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 123 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 1895
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1895
Total area3,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3607037
Ownership

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

Owner name
David A Martel Trust
Mailing address
David A Martel, Trustee 385 Devonshire Blvd San Carlos CA 94070
Last sale
060898

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 123 Liberty Street, owned by the David A Martel Trust, was constructed in 1895 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over the years, including multiple deck repairs and dry rot remediation in the late 1990s, a reroofing project in 1996, and deck area repairs. In 2004-2006, the building underwent electrical upgrades including a conversion from overhead to underground power with PG&E.

The building has a history of fire safety and code compliance issues that were addressed promptly. Two routine apartment inspections (2001 and 2007) identified multiple fire safety concerns including the need to recharge fire extinguishers, which were consistently resolved within weeks of being cited. Other safety improvements included repairs to guardrails and self-closing devices at exterior doors, all of which were addressed by February 2008. Recent history shows active management of property maintenance, though there are ongoing street-level maintenance issues noted in 2024, including tree maintenance and multiple reports of garbage and debris, these exterior issues do not directly reflect on the building's internal conditions or management. The building's documented history shows a pattern of addressing structural and safety concerns as they arise, with no recent building violations or complaints related to the interior systems or safety features since 2008.

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Risk rating

How 123 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
39th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 780 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.0%
Moderate concern 23.2%
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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The story over time

123 Liberty St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 28
Customer calling because the neighbors overgrown vegetation is hang over into his property over 30-40 feet high from the property. customer would like for this to be inspected because this is a safety hazard
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestFeb 19
Garbage and debris

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