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212 6Th St

South of Market, SF 94103 3731001 67 units · 8 fl · 2017

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 South of Market
Above average
avg 3.3
22
FewerMore

This building has 22 novs (7y), above the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 212 6Th 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 2017
2 or more units
67 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RSD
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.

Building characteristics
Units67
Floors8
Year built2017
Total area47,655 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3731001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mercy Housing California 51
Mailing address
Asset Management 1600 Broadway #2000 Denver CO 80202
Last sale
061820

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Included addresses

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212 06th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1009 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1001 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 8-story, 67-unit multi-family residential building at 212 6th Street, constructed in 2017 by Mercy Housing California 51, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning is an active complaint from November 2024 regarding non-functional shower/bathtub controls and a broken oven, with additional complaints about bedroom heating problems and kitchen appliance maintenance. The building has also faced multiple fire safety violations, with the most recent violations issued in July 2024 related to sleeping area requirements and permit compliance. The property underwent extensive fire safety system upgrades between 2018-2021, including the installation of fire suppression systems, sprinkler heads, and updates to the emergency radio communication (ERRC) system to meet new safety requirements.

Earlier violations from 2005-2007 indicate previous structural and safety concerns, including issues with broken windows, building stability, and facade maintenance, though these were all eventually abated. The building has experienced multiple fire incidents, primarily confined cooking fires and false alarms, though no civilian injuries have been reported. Recent 311 calls (January 2025) suggest ongoing external maintenance challenges, particularly regarding garbage management in the vicinity. The building's history shows a pattern of responding to safety violations and maintenance requirements, but the recurrence of basic systems failures (heat, water, appliances) in recent complaints raises questions about current maintenance practices.

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Risk rating

How 212 6Th 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
8th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 396 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.9%
Moderate concern 87.3%
Severe concern 4.8%
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

212 6Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 16
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
DBI ComplaintApr 28
Date last observed: 27-apr-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: broken windows on the south side of this building. a danger to pedestrians.;

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