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155-165 Bartlett St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3636043A 17 units · 4 fl · 1908

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 2.6
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 155-165 Bartlett 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 1908
2 or more units
17 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.

Building characteristics
Units17
Floors4
Year built1908
Total area11,922 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3636043A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bartlett Street Partners Lp
Mailing address
1489 Webster St Ste 288 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
060421

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157 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
155 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
163 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
159 B Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
159 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
165 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
161 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 155-165 Bartlett Street property is a 4-story, 17-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908 and currently owned by Bartlett Street Partners Lp. Recent significant issues include ongoing work as of December 2023 to address fungus and termite damage to exterior stairs, and current fire safety violations related to extinguishers and sprinkler systems as of November 2024. The building has undergone substantial renovations in recent years, including the conversion of parking spaces to five ADUs (Units 13-17) in 2019, comprehensive fire safety system upgrades between 2020-2021, and various unit remodels between 2017-2021 that involved bathroom/kitchen renovations and bedroom reconfigurations across multiple units. Several historical issues were addressed between 2001-2003, including heat, plumbing, drainage, fire safety, and stair repairs, all of which were ultimately abated.

The building has experienced multiple fire safety-related incidents and violations since 2019, including issues with alarm systems, sprinklers, and extinguishers. Recent complaints from January 2024 involve construction-related noise and stair safety concerns, though these were quickly addressed. A notable fire incident occurred in 2018 requiring emergency repairs, and there have been several documented issues with building systems requiring attention, such as the 2022 complaint regarding unauthorized water heater installations. While many past violations have been abated, including the building's successful completion of required soft-story seismic retrofitting, there are ongoing maintenance and safety concerns that continue to be addressed through permits and inspections.

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Risk rating

How 155-165 Bartlett 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
5th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2261 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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 9.6%
Moderate concern 48.3%
Severe concern 42.0%
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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155-165 Bartlett St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 26
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestFeb 26
Garbage and debris

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