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234 London St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6014010 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Excelsior
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 234 London 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 1906
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
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area1,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6014010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan Linda & Wong Brian
Mailing address
502 Alameda De Las Pulgas Belmont CA 94002
Last sale
040816

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234 A London St, San Francisco, CA 94112
234 London St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 234 London Street, located in the Excelsior neighborhood, was built in 1906 and is currently owned by Linda Chan and Brian Wong. The property has a documented history of unauthorized modifications and permit violations, most notably in 2004 when multiple violations were filed regarding unpermitted construction of rooms, bathrooms, and a kitchen at the ground level, including the formation of an illegal dwelling unit. These violations were ultimately abated in November 2004. More recent concerns were raised in June 2022 about potential occupancy overages, with complaints of multiple families residing in the building, exposed wiring, and parking issues associated with the property's use.

The building has undergone several permitted improvements over the years, including window replacements in 2015, electrical upgrades in 2004, and a completed sidewalk space permit in 2010. In 2018, there was a hazardous materials complaint that was determined to have no merit by June 2019. The property has experienced ongoing parking-related issues, with numerous citations issued throughout late 2024 for vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks. These issues have been consistently documented through 311 calls and parking enforcement actions. Despite the building's age, recent permits have shown efforts to maintain and improve the property, including legal occupancy documentation submitted in 2015, though historical patterns of unpermitted modifications raise concerns about past compliance with building codes and regulations.

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Risk rating

How 234 London 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
17th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 280 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.9%
Moderate concern 38.1%
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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234 London St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Mar 07
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