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542 Athens St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6091008 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 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 542 Athens 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area1,675 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6091008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Khavina Irina
Mailing address
542 Athens St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
061499

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 542 Athens Street in the Excelsior neighborhood, owned by Irina Khavina, is a 1907 D-class structure that has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2021, the bathroom received plumbing updates including a new tub/shower valve, and there have been multiple bathroom-related improvements documented in both 2007 (complete remodeling with new fixtures) and earlier plumbing work. The building experienced a notable incident in December 2014 when a car collided with the structure, causing damage to the garage area, though this violation has since been resolved. A 2014 stucco repair project was undertaken following this incident, and both 2000 and 2016 saw successful reroofing projects, the latter costing $8,000. Other significant structural improvements have included bathroom remodeling (2007), skylight installation (2007), backyard stairway replacement (2005), and vinyl siding application (1999).

The property has maintained compliance with most building requirements, though there were some fire safety concerns in October 2007 involving blocked exits, combustible materials, and other unspecified issues that were later corrected. The most recent concerning incident was a hoarding complaint in April 2022, which was resolved within the month. There has been ongoing maintenance attention to the exterior, including two open cases (as of late 2024) regarding overgrown trees near communication lines and multiple recent reports of garbage and debris on or near the property. The building's location has experienced some parking-related issues, as evidenced by several parking enforcement calls in 2024. While there was a tenant buyout at a nearby building (543 Athens Street) in 2015 affecting four tenants, records for 542 Athens Street specifically indicate no such events have occurred at this address, though historical UVF records from 2008 show fire code violations at the nearby 522 Athens Street address that were subsequently closed.

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Risk rating

How 542 Athens 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 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 128 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.1%
Moderate concern 14.0%
Severe concern 8.9%
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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542 Athens St event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit Jul 11
Work category: 1p; replace existing tub/shower valve in bathroom with new
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