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997-999 Tennessee St

Central Waterfront/Dogpatch, SF 94107 4108003E 3 units · 1 fl · 1900

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 Central Waterfront/Dogpatch — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Waterfront/Dogpatch average of 2.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 997-999 Tennessee 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 1900
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
M2
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 1900
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
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area3,192 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4108003E
Ownership

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

Mailing address
997 - 999 Tennessee St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
June 07, 1994

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999 A Tennessee St, San Francisco, CA 94107
997 Tennessee St, San Francisco, CA 94107
999 Tennessee St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 997-999 Tennessee Street, owned by Paul Zingaro and Channon Cons, has a significant history of building maintenance and safety concerns dating back to its construction in 1900. The most recent major exterior work involved the replacement of two garage doors in 2021, while earlier maintenance included front parapet shingle repairs in 2004 and a foundation replacement along the left side in 2002 (though this permit expired). More critically, the building has experienced numerous fire safety issues in recent years, with multiple fire code violations documented between 2018 and 2024, including two violations issued in September 2024 regarding ERRCS permits. The fire alarm system has shown persistent problems, with violations and false alarms recorded between 2009 and 2024, though most were resolved promptly.

The property has faced ongoing challenges with its immediate surroundings, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk defects, garbage and debris, and homeless encampments near the property. There have been two documented instances of collapsed sidewalk issues in late 2024, and several garbage-related complaints, including a missed collection in December 2024. While the building's fire safety systems have required frequent attention, it is worth noting that no civilian injuries have been reported in any of the documented fire incidents or alarms. The property's recent history shows a pattern of addressing maintenance issues as they arise, though some structural concerns from previous decades remain on record.

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Risk rating

How 997-999 Tennessee 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
79thpercentile

Out of 74 buildings in this neighborhood, 16 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

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 22%
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

997-999 Tennessee St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 29
Damaging property
lifted sidewalk tree roots
311 RequestFeb 01
Damaging property

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