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26 Hill St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3617054 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 26 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
3 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.

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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,856 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3617054
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
P O Box 1658 Burlingame CA 94011
Last sale
October 07, 2016

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-unit apartment building at 26 Hill Street, located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, is a two-story multi-family residential structure built in 1900 and currently owned by Chelsea Miller. The property has undergone substantial renovation and upgrade work since 2018, including a significant project in 2018-2020 that expanded and developed existing ground floor space, installed new heating systems, updated electrical infrastructure to 400-amp service, and replaced critical safety features like rear stairs and guardrails. Several building code compliance issues were addressed through multiple permits, including window repairs, landscape work, and rear facade modifications. The building's systems have been extensively upgraded, with new high-efficiency furnaces installed in 2019-2022, comprehensive electrical rewiring, and various plumbing improvements including the installation of new bathrooms and kitchen facilities.

The property has a history of regulatory scrutiny, with multiple permits issued to rectify past unpermitted work discovered during inspections in 2010 and 2018. Building violations recorded in 2010 were related to safety and maintenance issues, including combustible storage, fire extinguisher requirements, and weatherproofing concerns, all of which were subsequently abated. A tenant buyout occurred in 2017, involving one tenant receiving $62,600 and two tenants receiving $40,000, suggesting a significant rehabilitation period followed. Recent work as of 2023 includes final inspections and approvals for various improvements, indicating compliance with current building codes and standards. Despite earlier complaints about unpermitted work and building modifications, all known violations have been addressed through proper permitting and inspections, including the most recent electrical upgrades completed in mid-2023.

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Risk rating

How 26 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 741 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
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

26 Hill St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Jul 06
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#202104027812, pa#201807315966,pa#201804307694
$1 · Complete
Building PermitJul 06
To obtain inspection for work approved dunder pa#201803204108, pa#201803153720, pa#201707263026

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