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133 Shipley St

Yerba Buena, SF 94107 3752107 258 units · 10 fl · 1973

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Yerba Buena — not a forecast
Above average
avg 3.0
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Yerba Buena average of 3.0.

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Initial analysis

The 10-story multi-family residential building at 133 Shipley Street, owned by Salvation Army SF Silvercrest, consists of 258 units and was constructed in 1973. The building has experienced ongoing fire safety issues in recent years, with multiple violations recorded between 2023-2024 related to sleeping area requirements, alarm systems, and sprinkler/standpipe systems. The most recent fire alarm improvement work, issued in March 2024 at a cost of $19,326, included elevator modernization and fire system upgrades. Recent maintenance records show active work on heating systems, including boiler replacements in 2024 and 2020, and water supply modifications in 2020. Historical issues from 2003 included interior problems such as mold/mildew in bathrooms and floor covering issues, though these were abated within weeks.

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 133 Shipley 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 1973
2 or more units
258 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.

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 1973
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
Units258
Floors10
Year built1973
Total area159,975 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3752107
Ownership

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

Mailing address
133 Shipley St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
December 15, 2003

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Risk rating

How 133 Shipley 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
17thpercentile

Out of 23 buildings in this neighborhood, 19 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
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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 location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 87%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

133 Shipley St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Sep 04
In apt #w1013 there is no hot water in the bathroom. they have been working on the problem for 18 days with no improvement. has been improving as it used to affect the west wing and is down to only affecting 6 units
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintAug 24
This building has no hot water for over two weeks, it is unacceptable and management don't seems to care as there have never been any communication from them regarding this said issue, and each time i called the front desk, they only replied "we don't know"!

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