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240 4Th St

Yerba Buena, SF 94103 3733109 30 units · 7 fl · 1997

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 Yerba Buena
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Yerba Buena average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 240 4Th 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 1997
2 or more units
30 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
C3S
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
Units30
Floors7
Year built1997
Total area22,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3733109
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tenants & Owners Dev Corp
Mailing address
John Elberling 230 4Th St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
112310

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Initial analysis

240 4th Street is a 30-unit, 7-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1997, currently owned by Tenants & Owners Dev Corp. The building has undergone several significant permit-related changes since its construction, including tenant improvements to office space in 2002 (completed), and a horizontal addition followed by final inspections in 2008-2010. More recently, in 2024, there was a notable tenant improvement project involving the installation of new interior walls, floor finishes, walk-in coolers, and freezers, conducted under separate electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits for a catering establishment.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues over the past decade, with multiple fire code violations documented between 2020-2024, though all violations have been subsequently abated. Fire incidents have primarily involved false alarms, elevator rescues, and unintentional alarm activations, with no reported civilian injuries. In recent months (2024-2025), there have been various street-level maintenance and public safety issues in the vicinity of the building, including graffiti, sidewalk flooding, and debris removal concerns, though these external matters are not directly related to building operations. A significant improvement was made in October 2024 with the abatement of several fire safety violations related to the ERRCS permit, records/UL certificate, and other systems. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to permit requirements and code compliance, though the frequency of fire system-related issues suggests ongoing challenges in this area have required consistent monitoring and resolution.

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Risk rating

How 240 4Th 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
39th percentile

Out of 23 buildings in this neighborhood, 14 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

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 23.2%
Moderate concern 69.1%
Severe concern 7.6%
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

240 4Th St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jul 29
311 service request
Encampment

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