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218-220 Prague St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6094002 2 units · 2 fl · 1917

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
Above average
avg 1.4
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 218-220 Prague 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 1917
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 built1917
Total area1,470 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6094002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Elizalde Thomas & Dorallcia
Mailing address
218 Prague St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
022498

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220 Prague St, San Francisco, CA 94112
218 Prague St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 218-220 Prague St in the Excelsior neighborhood, owned by Elizalde Thomas & Dorallcia, was constructed in 1917 and has experienced several significant issues in recent years. In 2017, the building faced multiple housing code violations including rodent infestation, water damage, mold and mildew presence, interior surface deterioration, plumbing problems, and inadequate smoke detection systems, all of which were officially abated by May 2017. These violations were documented alongside complaints about a basement unit (occupied by subtenant Maria Pellegrino) reporting insects/rodents, damaged walls, and a leaking ceiling. The building had previously undergone some structural work in 2004, when repairs were made to a rotting wood exterior staircase and a new wood deck was installed at the rear of the house at a cost of $12,000.

The property has more recently experienced multiple maintenance and environmental concerns, as evidenced by 311 calls throughout 2024-2025. These include recurring issues with garbage and debris on the property, with several cases reported and resolved by Recology. Notably, there are currently three open cases from November 2024 regarding tree-related issues, including a fallen tree and a damaged tree affecting the building. There was also one recorded fire incident involving smoke or odor removal, though it resulted in no civilian injuries. The property appears to have undergone a tenant buyout at a nearby address (479 Moscow Street) in February 2021, involving three tenants and totaling $40,000. The most recent building-related service calls primarily concern exterior maintenance and environmental issues rather than interior habitability concerns.

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Risk rating

How 218-220 Prague 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
65th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 118 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.4%
Moderate concern 13.6%
Severe concern 12.0%
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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