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445-449 Tehama St

South of Market, SF 94103 3732089 11 units · 4 fl · 1907

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
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 445-449 Tehama 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
11 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RSD
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
Units11
Floors4
Year built1907
Total area7,653 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3732089
Ownership

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

Owner name
Leffers Tr
Mailing address
Leffers Matthew P & Kristin 601 Buena Vista Ave W San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
041717

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449 Tehama St, San Francisco, CA 94103
447 Tehama St, San Francisco, CA 94103
445 Tehama St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 445-449 Tehama Street property is a 4-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Leffers Tr. The building has undergone significant renovations and repairs over recent years, most notably between 2017-2020, including a major $100,000 renovation in 2017, the repair of dry rot on the back staircase in 2016, and the installation of a PV solar system in 2021. In 2018, the building experienced multiple violations that were documented in May, including issues with heating systems, windows, interior surfaces, and plumbing, though many of these were subsequently addressed through permits for heater repairs and associated work. The property has seen substantial unit improvements over the years, including the addition of new fire sprinkler systems in 2012-2013, electrical upgrades, and various unit renovations between 2011-2012.

Recent issues have centered around building safety systems, with a fire extinguisher violation issued in August 2024 that was recorded as requiring correction by November 2024. The building has experienced periodic infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by multiple complaints in 2018 regarding mold, wall damage, and heating issues, though these were largely addressed through subsequent repair permits. Historical complaints from 2007-2009 raised concerns about structural safety, maintenance systems, and unauthorized units, but these issues were marked as resolved. The surrounding area has seen regular 311 calls regarding parking enforcement and sidewalk maintenance, with multiple citations issued between 2024-2025 for various parking violations, though these are external to the building's condition and management.

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Risk rating

How 445-449 Tehama 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
12th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 378 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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 11.0%
Moderate concern 73.7%
Severe concern 15.3%
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

445-449 Tehama St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 17
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
Building PermitMay 20
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202011209429. all work is complete.

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