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15-17 Stillman St

Financial District South, SF 94107 3763037 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Financial District South — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.0
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District South average of 1.0.

We don't rank this building against its neighbors. The model's estimates for Financial District South sit too close together for an ordering between them to mean anything.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 15-17 Stillman 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 1906
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SSO
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 1906
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area3,993 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3763037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Arron Tak S Xue & Bi J Lin 17 Stillman St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
May 25, 2018

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15 Stillman St, San Francisco, CA 94107
17 Stillman St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 15-17 Stillman Street in the Financial District South, constructed in 1906 and currently owned by Lin Bi Jun, has undergone significant renovations and faced several regulatory challenges over recent years. Most notably, in 2023, there was a violation issued regarding unauthorized construction work in the basement that required the installation of approximately 60 feet of non-bearing partitions, ceiling plaster board replacements, and lightwell window modifications, though this violation was promptly abated within approximately six weeks of issuance. The building has seen substantial improvements to its units between 2019 and 2023, including major renovations to unit layouts, bathrooms, kitchens, and electrical systems. The most recent completed work (August 2023) involved basement partition modifications and lightwell window replacements, while previous renovations included extensive unit remodels, bathroom additions, and electrical rewiring projects in 2019 and 2022, with all necessary permits and inspections completed successfully.

The property has maintained regular compliance with safety requirements, though it experienced one notable housing inspection violation in 2011 that was resolved through various safety improvements, including handrail installations and other safety enhancements. The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure requirements, with multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades including furnace replacements, water heater improvements, and electrical system upgrades. While there have been several fire department responses to the building, including smoke detector activations and an extinguishing system activation, all incidents were determined to be malfunctions with no injuries reported. Recent 311 calls in the area (December 2024 - January 2025) have primarily related to external issues such as street cleaning needs, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The property has shown consistent investment in maintenance and upgrades, with all major violations being addressed promptly and properly.

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Risk rating

How 15-17 Stillman 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
Not rated

We don't rank this building against its neighbors. The model's estimates within Financial District South sit too close together for an ordering between them to mean anything.

Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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15-17 Stillman St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 13
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311 RequestApr 12
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