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238 Girard St

Portola, SF 94134 5980005 2 units · 1 fl · 1970

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 238 Girard 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 1970
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1970
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5980005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Annie M Thierry 2012 Revoc
Mailing address
Annie M Thierry Trustee 238 Girard St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The duplex at 238 Girard Street in Portola, owned by Annie M Thierry 2012 Revoc, is a single-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1970. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most recent major renovation occurring in September 2019 when vinyl siding was added to the back and sides of the building at a cost of $7,000. In 2014, substantial upgrades were made to the kitchen area, including electrical panel upgrades, new appliances, and plumbing improvements totaling approximately $22,000. The building has received regular maintenance attention, including reroofing projects in 2008 and 1990, though the 2008 project was significantly more costly, at $16,000.

Recent activity around the property has generated some concern, with multiple 311 calls recorded in 2024, particularly related to noise complaints and street cleanliness issues, including reports of human waste and abandoned furniture. There was also a tenant buyout recorded in 2022 for a neighboring address (246 Girard Street) involving a payment of $40,000 to one tenant. The building's electrical and plumbing systems have been maintained and upgraded as needed, with the most recent work focusing on kitchen improvements and electrical system upgrades in 2014. While the property has experienced some recent challenges with street conditions and noise, these appear to be primarily related to external factors rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 238 Girard 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
62th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 97 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.2%
Moderate concern 25.7%
Severe concern 3.0%
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

238 Girard St event timeline

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

2019
Building Permit Sep 06
Street space
Issued
Building PermitSep 05
Install vinyl siding to back and both sides of building. no structural changes. not visible from street

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