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258 Shipley St

South of Market, SF 94107 3753115 4 units · 2 fl · 1912

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
Above average
avg 3.3
17
FewerMore

This building has 17 novs (7y), above the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 258 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 1912
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area2,288 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3753115
Ownership

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

Owner name
Buckley Thomas Elliot
Mailing address
258 Shipley St Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
082119

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Included addresses

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258 C Shipley St, San Francisco, CA 94107
258 A Shipley St, San Francisco, CA 94107
258 B Shipley St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

258 Shipley Street is a 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1912 and currently owned by Thomas Elliot Buckley. The property has a documented history of infrastructure maintenance, with significant attention paid to addressing structural integrity and environmental concerns. The building has undergone several major repairs over the decades, including termite remediation work in 1988, structural repairs in 2005 to address termite damage and dryrot, reroofing, and the installation of a 200-amp electrical service in 2007. More recent maintenance includes stair repairs at the back of the property in 2017, which involved work on less than 50% of the stairs.

The building has experienced two significant periods of short-term rental violation investigations, with the most recent complaint in 2024 regarding illegal short-term rentals by co-owners, though these violations were ultimately abated. A health and safety inspection in 2011 revealed water heater-related issues that were resolved within months. The property has maintained compliance with fire safety requirements, with only one minor alarm system malfunction reported in 2013. In recent months, there has been sporadic activity regarding garbage and debris cleanup outside the building, with multiple reports in late 2024, though these appear to be more related to street conditions than building maintenance. Throughout its history, 258 Shipley Street has shown consistent attention to structural maintenance, though some recurring issues with water heaters and drainage remain notable. The building's systems have been regularly updated, as evidenced by the plumbing and electrical work completed in the 2000s and 2010s.

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Risk rating

How 258 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
63th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 159 are predicted to be safer.

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

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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 58.1%
Moderate concern 28.1%
Severe concern 13.8%
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

258 Shipley St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 10
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJan 30
311 service request

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