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155-157 Russ St

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

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
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.

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).

Owner name
Denardi Daniel & Ruth
Mailing address
255 Taylor Dr South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
070313

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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

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
43th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 245 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 63.1%
Moderate concern 25.4%
Severe concern 11.5%
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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155-157 Russ St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Feb 01
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