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155-157 Russ St

South of Market, SF 94103 3731092 6 units · 3 fl · 1911

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 South of Market — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 3.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 155-157 Russ 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 1911
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1911
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area5,405 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3731092
Ownership

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

Mailing address
255 Taylor Dr South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
July 30, 1987

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157 Russ St, San Francisco, CA 94103
155 Russ St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 155-157 Russ Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, owned by Daniel and Ruth Denardi, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various regulatory challenges since its construction in 1911. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Tier 3 soft-story retrofit in 2022, obtaining final inspection and Certificate of Final Completion after a $63,000 retrofit project, marking a significant achievement in seismic safety compliance. The property has a documented history of addressing building code violations, including the removal of an unauthorized seventh unit in 2010 that prompted multiple safety concerns, such as lack of proper fire-resistant materials, plumbing, electrical work, and ventilation issues. This situation in 2007-2010 led to several enforcement actions, which were ultimately resolved through proper permitting and remediation work, including the removal of illegal electrical wiring and plumbing modifications.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both safety and modernization, with earlier improvements including the installation of fire sprinklers (1991), comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels for all units (1990), and repairs to address fire damage from 1990. More recent issues have centered around building systems maintenance, with fire safety violations noted in 2017 regarding alarm system maintenance, extinguisher service, and sprinkler testing, all of which were subsequently abated. The property has faced regular challenges with parking enforcement, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls regarding parking violations and blocked driveways, though these are typically addressed through standard enforcement channels. The most recent complaints from 2024 indicate ongoing challenges with exterior maintenance and public space management around the building, particularly concerning encampments and garbage removal, which have been marked as resolved through city services.

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Risk rating

How 155-157 Russ 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
43rdpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 245 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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155-157 Russ St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Feb 01
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