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1053 Tennessee St

Central Waterfront/Dogpatch, SF 94107 4108013 3 units · 2 fl

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 Central Waterfront/Dogpatch
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 1053 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 unknown
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built—
Total area3,581 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4108013
Ownership

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

Owner name
John F Ramsbacher Living Tr
Mailing address
John F Ramsbacher Trustee 650 Delancey St Apt 207 San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
090121

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Included addresses

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1053 A Tennessee St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1053 B Tennessee St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1053 Tennessee St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The property at 1053 Tennessee Street is a two-unit multi-family residential building consisting of a main house and a rear cottage, both located on a single parcel. The building underwent significant renovations in 2017-2018, including a gut rehabilitation of the rear accessory dwelling to create a new unit with one bedroom and bathroom, as well as substantial additions to the main house that added new kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom facilities. Both structures received comprehensive electrical upgrades, including the installation of solar panels in early 2020, with three separate solar installations totaling approximately 8.56 kW.

The property has experienced some maintenance and infrastructure challenges, with records showing plumbing issues in early 2020 involving a sewer backup incident, and a series of plumbing and electrical permit renewals between 2018-2020. Several maintenance improvement projects were proposed and completed, including a roof replacement on the main house (though one permit for this work was cancelled) and various bathroom and kitchen remodels. Recent history shows limited resident impact from the building's systems, with the most recent maintenance being the replacement of furnaces and water heaters in late 2020. The property has had minimal complaints or issues reported through 311 calls, with the most recent being a non-offensive graffiti incident in October 2023. Historical planning records indicate various exterior improvements and restoration efforts, including window additions and maintenance of deteriorated exterior conditions, with several permits showing either withdrawal or completion status under the direction of McGriff Architects.

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Risk rating

How 1053 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

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
41th percentile

Out of 74 buildings in this neighborhood, 44 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.5%
Moderate concern 32.7%
Severe concern 5.8%
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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1053 Tennessee St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 13
Water leak
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