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442 Tehama St

South of Market, SF 94103 3732108 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 442 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 1906
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area1,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3732108
Ownership

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

Owner name
Geek House Llc
Mailing address
943 Howard St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
080520

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Initial analysis

The property at 442 Tehama Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, currently owned by Geek House LLC. Between 2006 and 2007, the building underwent significant renovations totaling over $142,500, including comprehensive updates to both units' kitchens and bathrooms, installation of new ductwork throughout, foundation work, and electrical system upgrades including new meters and circuits. The most recent major building improvements occurred in 2006, with earlier renovations including roofing work in 1991 and vinyl siding installation in 1990.

The property has experienced recurring issues with street cleaning and public space maintenance in recent months, with eight reports of garbage and debris between September and December 2024, though most were resolved with no work needed or through regular municipal services. There were also several encampment-related incidents near the property during the same period, with varying outcomes. While there have been three fire complaints on record (in 2012, 2016, and most recently in 2023), all were investigated and found to have no merit. The building's documented history shows no major structural or safety violations since the extensive 2006-2007 renovations, which addressed many of the building's infrastructure needs, including foundation work, electrical systems, and living spaces.

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Risk rating

How 442 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
85th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 64 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.0%
Moderate concern 12.5%
Severe concern 4.5%
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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The story over time

442 Tehama St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 15
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestApr 21
Encampment

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