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85-87 Chattanooga St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3619026A 2 units · 2 fl · 1885

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 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 85-87 Chattanooga 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 1885
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1885
Total area1,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3619026A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dranitzke-Wolfe Family Trus
Mailing address
David S Branitzke & Christi 1137 Treat Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
030910

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87 Chattanooga St, San Francisco, CA 94114
85 Chattanooga St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 85-87 Chattanooga Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, built in 1885 and currently owned by the Dranitzke-wolfe Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work including window replacements in 2017 (two front windows) and 2015 (four rear yard-facing windows), a furnace installation in 2016, and substantial kitchen and bathroom remodels in 2015 (both units). The property has also received important structural attention, including voluntary seismic work on the north side footings and repairs for dry rot on the north-facing wall in 2006. Earlier maintenance issues were addressed through proper permits, such as electrical upgrades and various plumbing improvements, including kitchen and bathroom relocations.

Historical records indicate some concerning safety issues emerging between 1995-2004, including inadequate heating, plumbing problems, and unsafe stairs, though all these complaints were resolved through subsequent repairs and upgrades. The building's major systems have been regularly updated, as evidenced by the installation of a new high-efficiency furnace in 2016 and comprehensive electrical work, including a new 60-amp sub-panel in 2015. The property has experienced typical urban neighborhood issues in recent years, as shown by 311 calls, including parking enforcement matters and occasional encampment reports in the vicinity, though these are external to the building itself. The latest work on record is from 2022, involving a complaint to the Department of Public Health that was accepted for investigation, though no specific outcome is noted in the records.

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Risk rating

How 85-87 Chattanooga 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
42th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 741 are predicted to be safer.

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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.4%
Moderate concern 29.8%
Severe concern 14.8%
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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85-87 Chattanooga St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Incident Jun 09 Serious
700 False alarm or false call, other
Injuries: 0 · Fatalities: 0

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