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953-957 York St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4143027 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 953-957 York 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
RH2
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,760 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4143027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Deborah C Cooper Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Deborah C Cooper, Ttee 953 York St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
061617

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957 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110
953 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110
955 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 953-957 York Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission district, owned by the Deborah C Cooper Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in 2020, the building was equipped with a 3.35 kW solar PV system with battery backup, demonstrating investment in sustainable energy. The building has seen substantial interior improvements, including a $75,000 partial renovation of a second-floor flat in 2006 that included structural upgrades and kitchen/bathroom renovations, and a $15,000 voluntary lateral strengthening of the rear sunroom in 2012. Historical records show multiple improvements between 2000-2006, including window replacements, ceiling repairs, and flooring updates.

The property experienced notable safety and compliance issues in 2003-2006, when it received several fire safety violations including problems with fire proofing, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguisher maintenance, along with security concerns regarding door locks and handrails. These violations were all abated by January 2006. The building underwent routine inspections in 2003 and 2009, with a reported leak and mold issue in the bathroom ceiling in 2006. More recently, from 2021 through 2023, there have been multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning and parking enforcement issues in the vicinity of the property, though these are not directly related to building conditions. While the building has a history of maintenance and compliance issues, all recorded violations have been resolved, and recent improvements suggest ongoing maintenance and upgrades to the property.

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Risk rating

How 953-957 York 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
53th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1119 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 51.0%
Moderate concern 41.1%
Severe concern 7.9%
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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953-957 York St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 17
Rent board
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