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233 Elsie St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5669023 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 Bernal Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 233 Elsie 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 1910
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5669023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Earl D Hopkins Credit Shelt
Mailing address
Hopkins Barbara Lane Truste 588 Cedar Dr Livermore CA 94550
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 233 Elsie Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Earl D Hopkins Credit Shelt, has experienced several infrastructure and maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there are ongoing concerns with tree-related problems, as evidenced by two open cases in July 2023 regarding tree roots lifting the sidewalk, and a more recent incident in November 2024 involving a fallen tree. The property has also faced recurring parking-related issues, with vehicles blocking access and parking violations documented. These include a resolved case in December 2023 involving a red Chevy Impala and a sidewalk parking violation in August 2022. Infrastructure maintenance has been a recurring theme, with two curb defect reports filed in July 2023, though both were investigated and found to have no actionable conditions. Other municipal service interactions include a resolved case of discarded toters in January 2023, an abandoned vehicle incident in June 2023, and seasonal cleanup activities such as Christmas tree removal in January 2022. The building's history shows regular interaction with city services primarily related to parking enforcement and tree maintenance, with most issues being resolved through official channels, though some concerns remain open as of the latest data.

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Risk rating

How 233 Elsie 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 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 600 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.8%
Moderate concern 21.2%
Severe concern 10.0%
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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The story over time

233 Elsie St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Oct 22
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement

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