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552-554 Hill St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3622065 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 552-554 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.

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 1904
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area3,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3622065
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Roddick Robert T Trustee 554 Hill St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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552 Hill St, San Francisco, CA 94114
554 Hill St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 552-554 Hill Street is a two-unit residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, constructed in 1904 and currently owned by the Robert T Roddick Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant modifications and faced various regulatory challenges over the past two decades. Most notably, in 2020, the building underwent a major reconfiguration to address a complaint from 2018, restoring the units to their legally permitted configuration under permit #200312313258, which included consolidating the first and second floors into one unit (552 Hill) while retaining a second kitchen, and maintaining the third floor as a separate unit (554 Hill) with a new kitchen. This project also legalized a 72 square foot deck and rear extension. The building's systems have been upgraded over time, including the installation of 48 solar PV modules in 2008, an elevator in 2005, and comprehensive electrical system improvements including new service panels and wiring.

The property has experienced some challenges, including a documented mold and mildew issue reported in 2017, and significant flooding issues in 2019 that were linked to a neighboring property's drainage problems. Multiple parking enforcement calls have been made regarding blocked driveways near the property, with varying levels of resolution. The building's permit history shows careful attention to compliance and safety requirements, with several permits issued for heating system installation, electrical upgrades, and various renovations. A tenant buyout occurred in February 2016 for $25,000 involving one tenant, though the specific circumstances of this buyout are not detailed in the records. Planning records indicate ongoing review of the property to ensure compliance with housing regulations, particularly regarding unit configuration and open space requirements.

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Risk rating

How 552-554 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
93rdpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 89 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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552-554 Hill St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit May 15
Replace sink, dishwasher, and plumbing fixtures to code all in same location in the kitchens in unit 552 & 554
Issued
Electrical PermitMay 15
Ref to bldg pa# 202001071328: replace vent, & electrical fixtures to code, no new circuits, all in same location in both uint 552 & 554)

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