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895 Brussels St

Portola, SF 94134 6155010 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 895 Brussels 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 1908
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 built1908
Total area1,440 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6155010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wen Huilan
Mailing address
895 Brussels St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
062212

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 895 Brussels Street in San Francisco's Portola neighborhood, owned by Wen Huilan, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past three decades, including a reroofing project in 2011 costing $6,500, and the installation of vinyl siding on the north side and front of the building in 1991-1992. A notable housing violation occurred in 2002 when a complaint was filed regarding the illegal rental of three rooms to nine adults and one child, though this situation was subsequently abated in 2012. The building experienced a minor fire-related incident in 2011 involving combustible materials, which was promptly corrected the same day.

Recent activity at the property has been primarily centered around external maintenance issues, with multiple 311 calls between December 2024 and January 2025 reporting various concerns including garbage and debris, toter placement, and parking violations. During this period, there were several instances of driveway blocking resulting in citations, and three reports of garbage and debris issues that were investigated and resolved. The most recent building permit on record is from 2011, and there have been no recorded tenant buyouts for this specific property, though nearby properties at 831 Brussels Street and 878 Goettingen Street experienced buyouts in 2016-2019 for amounts ranging from $37,500 to $22,428.

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Risk rating

How 895 Brussels 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

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 81.1%
Moderate concern 11.7%
Severe concern 7.3%
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

895 Brussels St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jul 17
Replace windows in front, (4) on right side, (3) on left side. replace siding on both sides, stucco in front. all in kind. max u factor 0.3
$20,000 · Complete
Planning RecordJul 17
Replace windows in front, 4 on right side, 3 on left side. Replace siding on both sides, stucco in front.

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