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953-955 Valencia St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3609033 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 953-955 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,932 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3609033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Varshavsky Family Tr
Mailing address
Varshavsky Sergei & Irina,t 162 Duncan St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
080218

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953 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
955 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 953-955 Valencia Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, constructed in 1900. The Varshavsky Family Trust currently owns this flats/duplex structure, which has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years. Between 2016 and 2017, the building underwent substantial upgrades including interior remodeling of kitchen and bathroom spaces, electrical system improvements (with the installation of a new electrical panel, multiple outlets, switches, and lighting), comprehensive plumbing updates (such as a new gas condensing furnace, water heater, and laundry facilities), and the removal of outdated features like a cold spa and abandoned exterior plumbing. The property also received various exterior improvements, including the removal of asbestos siding, foundation repairs, and modifications to rear access elements such as stairs and fences.

The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to both interior and exterior systems, with permits issued for multiple upgrades across various trades including plumbing, electrical, and general construction. There was one notable building complaint filed in 2012 regarding an unpermitted retaining wall and drainage issues, though this case appears to have been promptly addressed. The property's 311 call history shows typical urban maintenance issues between 2014-2020, including graffiti removal, street cleaning, and temporary moving signage, with no serious or recurring problems apparent. Recent activity includes a 2024 noise complaint related to a major event at the property, which was investigated and found to be within approved sound limits. The building's permitted modifications suggest a pattern of maintaining and upgrading the property to modern standards, with particular attention to updating systems and removing outdated features.

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Risk rating

How 953-955 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
75th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 595 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.0%
Moderate concern 15.0%
Severe concern 7.0%
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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953-955 Valencia St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Apr 09
1300 sq ft roof replacement tpo 80mill no hot work
$10,000 · Complete

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