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133 Shipley St

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

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 2.6
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Yerba Buena average of 2.6.

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.

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).

Owner name
Salvation Army Sf Silvercre
Mailing address
133 Shipley St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
030706

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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.

The building's infrastructure has undergone various upgrades, including significant electrical work in 2004 involving installation of numerous electrical components throughout the residential units. Recent complaints in 2024 reported issues with steam heater controls, and previous ventilation problems were reported in 2015. The property has experienced periodic fire alarm activations, mostly unintentional or false, with no reported civilian injuries. There are also ongoing concerns about the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in early 2025 regarding encampments and street cleaning issues, though these are related to the neighborhood rather than the building itself. Recent permits and planning records indicate continued investment in building maintenance and upgrades, including a 2024 boiler replacement and various fire safety system improvements, suggesting active management of the property's infrastructure.

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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

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
17th percentile

Out of 23 buildings in this neighborhood, 19 are predicted to be safer.

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 severity forecast
No violation 5.1%
Moderate concern 89.8%
Severe concern 5.2%
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

133 Shipley St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 19
311 service request
Encampment
DBI ComplaintFeb 19
During the second visit i informed robert that my toilet has not been flushing for 3 or 4 days, the maintenance manager, gordon, said a repair would be made in a few days, today is the 10th day. the last repair in january took place 14 days after the toilet stopped working.this is a health issue that the silvercrest residence has not repaired repeatedly.can the department of health and human services assist to get these reapairs done?dpi complaint: 202650421thank you, arthur 415.302.3655

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