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43-45 Vesta St

Silver Terrace, SF 94124 5404024 4 units · 3 fl · 1929

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 Silver Terrace
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Silver Terrace average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 43-45 Vesta 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 1929
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area3,435 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5404024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Benton Andrew Thomas
Mailing address
43 Vesta St San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
060895

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43 Vesta St, San Francisco, CA 94124
45 Vesta St, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 43-45 Vesta Street in Silver Terrace, owned by Benton Andrew Thomas, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1929. Most recently, in 2020, the property received substantial infrastructure upgrades, including electrical improvements with a 200-amp panel upgrade and new sub-panels for separation of first and second floors, along with structural work at unit 45 involving foundation repairs and exterior stair modifications. Prior to this, the building underwent important maintenance in 2018 with re-roofing work (cost: $11,600) and in 2020 addressed dry rot repairs to the siding (cost: $10,000). Earlier improvements included a notable expansion project in 2003 adding a first-floor office and second-story master suite, plus electrical enhancements in 2005 installing multiple circuits and infrastructure for a jacuzzi tub.

The property has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues in recent months, with multiple reports of sidewalk parking and blocked driveways between December 2024 and January 2025, resulting in several citations - though many reports resulted in officers being unable to locate the violation. A notable regulatory matter was resolved in 2023 when an unpermitted 336-square-foot storage shed constructed in the rear yard was legalized through an approved variance. Historical records show an expired plumbing code violation correction permit from 1985, though this appears to have been addressed. The building's maintenance record demonstrates regular upkeep and infrastructure improvements, particularly focused on structural stability and electrical capacity, while the recent parking enforcement activity indicates ongoing challenges with on-street parking compliance in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 43-45 Vesta 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
35th percentile

Out of 71 buildings in this neighborhood, 46 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.2%
Moderate concern 53.2%
Severe concern 14.6%
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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43-45 Vesta St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2020
Electrical Permit Jul 30
Upgrade main panel to 200 amp, 2 meter main panel. add new sub panel for second floor. separate first and second floors
Complete
Building PermitMay 11
Revision to pa# 2020-0214-4600. replace approximately 40 lineal feet of footing along front and right side of unit 45. replace footing and stringers for exterior stairs at unit 45. no work/no change to existing interior walls.

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