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160 Liberty St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3607050 6 units · 3 fl · 1911

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 1.3
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 160 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 1911
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1911
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area4,770 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3607050
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Attn: Jeanette Cool Po Box 14700 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
052720

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Initial analysis

160 Liberty Street is a 6-unit multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, built in 1911 and currently owned by 160 Liberty LLC. The three-story flats building has undergone significant improvements and maintenance over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being completed in 2023, including plumbing repairs for apartments 2, 4, and 6, as well as addressing a leaking stack for kitchen sinks. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit with a Tier 3 designation in 2017 at a cost of $60,000. Recent renovations have primarily focused on individual unit upgrades, including multiple kitchen remodels between 2018-2021 (Units 1, 2, 3, and 6), electrical rewiring, and the installation of modern fixtures and appliances.

Historical records show that the building received several violations in December 2000 related to security, fire safety, and building maintenance issues, though all were abated by March 2001. There was a notable complaint in June 2020 regarding no heat and insects/rodents in Unit 4, though this issue is listed as not active. A complaint about unpermitted work regarding a rear deck and stairs was filed in 2015, and there have been occasional parking-related issues in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2019 and 2024. The property has maintained generally proactive management, as demonstrated by the completed soft-story retrofit and ongoing unit improvements, though there have been some instances of expired permits related to plumbing and electrical work in 2018-2019.

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Risk rating

How 160 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
21th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1010 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.0%
Moderate concern 27.7%
Severe concern 42.3%
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

160 Liberty St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 11 Serious
Building violation
At the time of inspection the rear exterior stairway was covered with bird droppings and feathers. clean the stairway of all bird debris an…
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 11
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