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400 Girard St

Portola, SF 94134 6047001 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 400 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 1904
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 built1904
Total area2,030 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6047001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cheng & Ng Revoc Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Cheng Kin Ming Ttee 402 Girard St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
072302

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Initial analysis

The property at 400 Girard Street is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1904, currently owned by Cheng & Ng Revocable Family Trust. The building has recently undergone significant renovation work following a fire incident in January 2024 that affected the front two rooms of the second floor, causing damage to walls, ceiling, and roof framing. The fire-related work, initiated in March 2024, includes comprehensive repairs with new insulation and drywall throughout, along with repairs to the interior stairs. Recent improvements also encompass window replacements, bathroom reconfigurations, and electrical updates, with all permits issued and in process as of 2024.

The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple fire code violations recorded between 2006 and 2019, including issues with blocked exits, alarm systems, and various safety equipment. The most recent fire-related violation for sprinkler service from October 2024 remains open as of the latest review. The property has experienced recurring issues with debris and waste management in the vicinity, with multiple 311 calls documented between late 2024 and early 2025, though these primarily relate to external areas rather than the building's internal conditions. While the recent renovation work indicates significant investment in building improvements, the property's history shows a persistent pattern of fire safety violations that warrants attention to ongoing safety compliance matters.

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Risk rating

How 400 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
80th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 51 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 74.3%
Moderate concern 20.9%
Severe concern 4.8%
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

400 Girard St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jul 01
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJun 24
Garbage and debris

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