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23-27 Rausch St

South of Market, SF 94103 3730086 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 South of Market
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 23-27 Rausch 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 1907
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RED
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3730086
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hobson Trust
Mailing address
Hobson John R & Susan J, Tr 675 Handley Trail Emerald Hills CA 94062
Last sale
042018

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25 Rausch St, San Francisco, CA 94103
27 Rausch St, San Francisco, CA 94103
23 Rausch St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 23-27 Rausch Street, built in 1907 and currently owned by Hobson Trust, has experienced several significant events impacting safety and maintenance over its history. Most notably, in early 2011, the building was subjected to a comprehensive health and safety inspection that revealed multiple violations including structural hazards, security deficiencies, and fire safety issues - all of which were eventually abated by May 2012. The building underwent some emergency structural work in 2011, including the installation of corrosion-resistant connectors at existing stairs to address previously identified violations requiring building permits. Between 2017 and 2020, there were multiple fire alarm system complaints, three of which were verified as unintentional activations with no fires or injuries reported. A concerning pattern of building issues emerged in 2007 when the property was boarded up and reportedly vacated due to fire damage, and there were earlier complaints in 2000 regarding excess tenants and sanitation problems.

More recently, the property has been the subject of numerous street-level service calls, particularly in late 2024, mainly relating to garbage and debris in the surrounding area, though these calls appear to relate to public space rather than building-specific issues. While there is an open investigation regarding potential unauthorized room additions for short-term rental use from 2023, the case was marked as "Closed - No Violation." Fire safety records show regular system checks and some cited violations for emergency lighting, fire extinguisher service, and sprinkler maintenance requirements in 2018, though similar issues were also noted in earlier years. The building's electrical system received an upgrade attempt in 2009 with a 200-amp panel installation, but this permit status is listed as "Expired." The property has maintained an active response to compliance issues, as evidenced by the completion of various corrective measures, though the number and frequency of violations over the years suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 23-27 Rausch 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
55th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 194 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.0%
Moderate concern 30.1%
Severe concern 29.9%
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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The story over time

23-27 Rausch St event timeline

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

2024
Planning Record Nov 08
Complaint alleges host has added additional rooms for str use
Closed - No Violation

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