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1 Hill St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3617008 13 units · 5 fl · 2017

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1 Hill 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 2017
2 or more units
13 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2017
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Likely exempt from AB 1482. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt from the state rent cap and just-cause rules.

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
Units13
Floors5
Year built2017
Total area16,182 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3617008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1001 Bridgeway #538 Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
September 28, 2006

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1058 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1050 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1 Hill St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 1 Hill Street is a 5-story, 13-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 2017, owned by Valencia Hill LLC. The building underwent significant commercial space improvements in 2018, including the installation of a new commercial kitchen with associated fire systems and sprinklers, along with electrical upgrades. Recent building improvements include new roof decks and electrical upgrades completed in 2020, while 2018 saw the extension of fire sprinkler heads to accommodate lowered ceiling heights. The building has maintained active compliance with safety systems, with three fire complaints recorded since 2017, all of which were promptly corrected, including electrical systems issues in 2017 and alarm system concerns in 2021.

The property has a history of construction-related complaints, particularly during its initial build and subsequent commercial renovations. Notable incidents include complaints about early morning construction noise in 2015, reports of falling debris near pedestrians, and multiple complaints regarding sidewalk work and construction noise in 2021, though these issues were generally resolved. The building has experienced some infrastructural issues, with three water-related incidents recorded by the fire department and multiple utility-related service calls in 2024. The property has one recorded permit violation from 2009 regarding an expired permit, which was resolved in 2012. Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved street-level concerns, including garbage and debris reports, which have all been addressed by city services.

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Risk rating

How 1 Hill 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1252 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
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

1 Hill St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 22
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
DBI ComplaintJun 01
Date last observed: 31-may-26; time last observed: 8:47am; floor: 5th; unit: 502; exact location: roof; building type: residence/dwelling other housing; ; additional information: commercial beehives were installed in the roof above our balcony door and windows, and there are bees flying in our house, in our floor, making it very dangerous for me (allergic to bees), my 11 year old 5lb dog, and everyone else. owner installed and doesn't want to remove them, despite being aware of the risks for over 10 days.;

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