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959 Valencia St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3609032 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 959 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,594 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3609032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
959 Valencia St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
March 11, 2022

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Initial analysis

The property at 959 Valencia Street is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Daniel S Kreuscher and D Tran. The building underwent significant renovation and restoration work in 2018, with a $350,000 project that included horizontal additions, basement expansion, floor remodeling, and various exterior upgrades such as window and door replacements and removal of an overhanging second floor section. The renovation was followed by comprehensive electrical and plumbing updates in 2019, including complete rewiring of the building, installation of new electrical systems with 200A service, replacement of two furnaces, bathroom renovations, and kitchen updates. The property has maintained proper compliance with building codes, though there was one building violation related to unsafe rear stairs in 2003 which was resolved in 2004.

Recent maintenance and enforcement history shows careful attention to the property's upkeep, with the most recent significant permit activity being street space permits issued in 2019. The building has experienced some sidewalk and parking-related issues, as evidenced by multiple complaints about driveway blocking between 2022 and 2023, though all were resolved through appropriate channels. The property is located in the Liberty Hill Historic District, and recent planning records show various approved projects including rear expansion, basement work, and interior remodeling. The most recent maintenance issue was recorded in September 2024 concerning garbage and debris, which was promptly resolved. The extensive renovation work and regular updates suggest active property management and compliance with current building standards, particularly in terms of safety systems and modern amenities.

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Risk rating

How 959 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
83rdpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 405 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

959 Valencia St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Mar 16
Blocking driveway cite tow
Teal - Toyota prius - 7pkd271

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