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43-45 Goettingen St

Portola, SF 94134 5922017

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 Portola
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 43-45 Goettingen 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 1911
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units—
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area2,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5922017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chiu Danny D O&Shu Hong Liu
Mailing address
43 Goettingen St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
050500

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45 Goettingen St, San Francisco, CA 94134
43 Goettingen St, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 43-45 Goettingen Street in Portola, owned by Danny D Chiu and Hong Liu O&shu, has experienced a series of concerning issues over the past year. Most notably, in September 2024, there was a sewage discharge incident from the side sewer vent that required attention from the Sewer Operations team. The property has also faced persistent challenges with waste management, evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris between September and January 2025, including reports of electronics, human waste, and other loose debris. Another significant pattern has emerged regarding parking violations, with at least five documented incidents between September and December 2024 involving vehicles parking on sidewalks, though enforcement officers were often unable to locate the offending vehicles.

The building's history shows some maintenance activity, including termite repairs completed in 1990, and two street space permits issued in December 2008, though these permits were for minimal stated costs of $1.00. While these earlier records suggest the property has undergone some basic maintenance work, the recent cluster of sanitation and parking issues indicates growing challenges in maintaining the property's immediate surroundings. The variety and frequency of recent incidents, particularly the sewage issue, suggest that infrastructure and environmental maintenance may require closer attention, though it's important to note that not all reported issues necessarily originate from the building itself, given that some relate to public street conditions.

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Risk rating

How 43-45 Goettingen 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
71th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 74 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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 73.7%
Moderate concern 20.9%
Severe concern 5.4%
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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