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473 Hill St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3621038 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 473 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 1904
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 built1904
Total area2,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3621038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tim Hart Trust
Mailing address
Tim Hart Trustee 473 Hill St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
082112

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473 A Hill St, San Francisco, CA 94114
473 Hill St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 473 Hill Street, owned by the Tim Hart Trust, is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. Built in 1904, this flats/duplex-style building has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over its history. Recent improvements include the installation of two new interior doors on the third floor in 2022. The building underwent substantial work between 2006-2010, including a major foundation rebuild in 2006, electrical upgrades with a 200-amp service installation, and comprehensive plumbing renovations including the installation of multiple bathrooms, kitchens, and tankless water heaters. The building has experienced recurring sewer issues, with documented sewage backups in 2018 and a recent incident in September 2023, suggesting ongoing infrastructure challenges.

The property has faced several health and safety concerns in recent years, including complaints about mold (2018), potential lead paint issues (2018), and improper use of paint materials (2017). Historical records show the building had multiple violations in the early 2000s, including defective drains causing sanitary concerns. Sidewalk maintenance has been an ongoing issue, with multiple reports in 2019-2022 regarding tree root damage to the sidewalk. The most concerning historical complaint involved a potentially unsafe situation in 2002 regarding a dilapidated back of the house, though this was promptly addressed. While most major renovations have been completed, including extensive electrical and plumbing work, the recurring sewer issues and recent complaints about building maintenance suggest that some infrastructure challenges persist.

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Risk rating

How 473 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
63th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 473 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.7%
Moderate concern 10.0%
Severe concern 5.3%
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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473 Hill St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Mar 31
2 new interior doors at 3rd fl. no change to exterior.
$2,000 · Issued

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