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155-157 South Park

Financial District South, SF 94107 3775030 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 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 155-157 South Park 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 1925
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SPD
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 1925
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area2,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3775030
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tze-hsiou Lin, Trustee 335 Collingwood St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
February 01, 1990

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157 South Park, San Francisco, CA 94107
155 South Park, San Francisco, CA 94107
155 A South Park, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The property at 155-157 South Park is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1925 in the Financial District South neighborhood. The building has undergone several notable transformations over the years, including a permitted change of use in 2000 from retail to a cafe/deli, and more recently, in 2024, it was approved for limited restaurant use and received an ABC Type 41 license for continuation of existing restaurant use. The building has experienced recurring issues with street conditions and sanitation in the immediate vicinity, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls throughout late 2024 and early 2025, including multiple reports of garbage, debris, and human waste on the street and sidewalk. Of particular concern is a recent fire code violation issued in August 2024, though the specific nature of the violations is not detailed in the records.

Historical records show various maintenance and improvement projects, including reroofing in 1993 and sidewalk repairs in 2000, though many of the permits from the 1990s have either expired or were disapproved. The property has experienced ongoing challenges with street conditions, as evidenced by multiple reports to city services, including recent encampment issues and debris problems. While some of these issues have been resolved through city intervention, the frequency of such incidents in the immediate area suggests ongoing environmental challenges. The most recent permits and approvals suggest the building is currently in compliance with basic operational requirements for its multi-family and commercial uses, though the recent fire code violation warrants attention.

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Risk rating

How 155-157 South Park'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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
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

155-157 South Park event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Jun 25
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors. run line for circuits for a new commercial hood installation .
Filed
Electrical PermitJun 25
Online electrical permit: category 4a: installation of fire warning and controlled devices of up to 2,500 ft². run line for 3 circuits for new commercial hood .

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