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239 Shipley St

South of Market, SF 94107 3753094 6 units · 3 fl · 1991

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in South of Market — not a forecast
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 239 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 1991
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RSD
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.

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 1991
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1991
Total area4,083 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3753094
Ownership

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

Mailing address
313 4th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 239 Shipley Street, owned by Charles D. and Rose M. O'Connor, was constructed in 1987 and currently contains 6 units. The property has undergone significant transformations over the years, most notably in 2015 when a major $120,000 conversion project was completed to transform the rear garage into office space with new facilities, including a light court, laundry, bathroom, and bicycle parking spaces. This conversion involved multiple permits across different trades, including plumbing and electrical work, and was successfully completed in 2016. Earlier modifications included the installation of sprinklers throughout the building in 1990, and more recent maintenance activities such as plumbing adjustments for washer/dryer installation in 2013.

The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over its history. In 2011, multiple violations were recorded regarding fire safety, specifically related to smoke enclosure door closers, though these were resolved by February 2011. A leaking dishwasher in 2021 caused floor damage, though this complaint was subsequently resolved. Most recently, there was a fire alarm system complaint in August 2024 that was found to have no merit, and a curbed or curb ramp defect was resolved in October 2024. While there have been occasional fire incidents recorded by the SFFD, they were primarily related to false alarms or minor issues, with no civilian injuries reported. The building underwent routine safety inspections in 2007 and 2011, and regular maintenance and upgrade work continues to be performed as evidenced by multiple work permits in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 239 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
57thpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 185 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
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

239 Shipley St event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Nov 04
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected

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