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992-998 Valencia St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3608010 19 units · 3 fl · 1901

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 992-998 Valencia 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 1901
2 or more units
19 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
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
Units19
Floors3
Year built1901
Total area10,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3608010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Makras Victor G & Farah
Mailing address
1193 Church St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
040406

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992 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
994 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
998 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
996 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 992-998 Valencia Street is a 19-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1901, currently owned by Victor G & Farah Makras. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, there are ongoing seismic improvements in progress (filed April 2023) to bring the building into compliance with the 2022 San Francisco Building Code requirements, though it is currently listed as non-compliant in the Tier 4 category for soft-story retrofitting. Recent issues of concern include a 2024 complaint regarding ineffective bed bug treatment (February 2024), a broken appliance complaint (July 2024), and multiple fire-related violations and complaints, with the most recent violation related to sleeping area requirements issued in December 2023.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance and compliance issues, including multiple complaints about pests (notably in 2019 and 2024), water damage, and electrical problems, particularly in 2018. Recent work includes the installation of a new fire suppression system and Type I hood in 2023, along with various plumbing and electrical upgrades. The property has also faced several fire safety concerns, with multiple violations in 2019 requiring attention to fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and storage issues. While many historical violations have been abated, including those related to plumbing and electrical systems, the building's ongoing maintenance history suggests persistent challenges with building upkeep and code compliance.

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Risk rating

How 992-998 Valencia 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
4th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1227 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.2%
Moderate concern 62.2%
Severe concern 25.6%
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

992-998 Valencia St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 25
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMay 25
Garbage and debris

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