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45-47 Hill St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3617041 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

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
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 45-47 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 1900
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,413 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3617041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cervantez Thomas J & Eve H
Mailing address
4050 25th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
050302

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47 Hill St, San Francisco, CA 94110
45 Hill St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 45-47 Hill Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood is a two-story, four-unit apartment complex constructed in 1900, currently owned by Thomas J. and Eve H. Cervantez. The property has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime, including a horizontal addition completed in 1996 at a cost of $20,000, foundation stabilization work in 1998 involving mudsill bolting, and a house trap replacement in 2010, all of which were successfully completed. The building experienced a notable cluster of violations in August 2008 related to fire safety and building maintenance, including issues with stairs, egress obstructions, and flammable storage, though all were abated by November 2008.

More recent history shows the building has faced recurring parking-related issues, with multiple citations issued for sidewalk parking between December 2023 and December 2024, as well as several complaints about blocked driveways during this same period. These cases were generally addressed promptly by parking enforcement, with some resulting in citations. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic systems, including electrical and plumbing infrastructure, with records indicating periodic inspections and repairs. A concerning electrical incident was reported in February 2003 when residents experienced power outages and sparked circuit breaker issues, though these problems were promptly addressed within a week. The property has also undergone various exterior maintenance work, including siding replacement in 1992, though this permit ultimately expired.

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Risk rating

How 45-47 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

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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 39.0%
Moderate concern 32.1%
Severe concern 29.0%
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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45-47 Hill St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 30
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 06
Parking on sidewalk

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