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1155-1159 Valencia St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3636031 10 units · 3 fl · 1979

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1155-1159 Valencia 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 1979
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1979
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1979
Total area14,085 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3636031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Shamszad Group 1600 Shattuck Ave #106 Berkeley CA 94709
Last sale
112918

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1157 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1155 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1159 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1155-1159 Valencia Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, owned by 107 King Road LLC, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1979. Recent upgrades include a comprehensive fire safety system upgrade in 2023 (costing $23,550) to meet current fire code requirements, the installation of a new mini-split system for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in October 2023, and the replacement of the fire alarm panel and associated safety features in November 2023. The building has seen substantial renovation activity in recent years, including the construction of a new ADU on the ground floor completed in 2020, facade improvements, and the creation of an ADA-compliant floral workshop space in 2020.

The property has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple fire complaints and violations recorded between 2003 and 2015, though most were resolved and are no longer active. Notably, there was a significant fire-related incident in 1984 involving debris removal from fire damage. The building has undergone regular routine safety inspections, with the most recent one conducted in October 2023. Recent maintenance records indicate ongoing efforts to address building safety and accessibility requirements, including installation of carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and alarm systems. The property has experienced typical urban challenges as reflected in 311 calls, primarily related to street and sidewalk maintenance issues, which have been generally resolved through normal city services. While a notable tenant buyout occurred in 2019 involving $100,000 and two tenants, there have been no recorded tenant complaints or buyouts since then.

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Risk rating

How 1155-1159 Valencia 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
12th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2094 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.4%
Moderate concern 33.7%
Severe concern 38.9%
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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1155-1159 Valencia St event timeline

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2025
Planning Record Apr 08
DPH referral - Tattoo Parlor
Closed - Approved
Planning RecordMar 26
The project includes a change in use from office to personal service (tattoo parlor). No construction.

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