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198 Peabody St

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6305019 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Visitacion Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 198 Peabody 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
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1906
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area1,925 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6305019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Federico D & Sarah P Redito 2580 St Cloud Dr San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
June 29, 1990

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 198 Peabody Street in Visitacion Valley, owned by the Redito Family 2016 Trust, has a century-long history dating back to 1906. The property's maintenance record shows attention to structural upkeep, including roof replacement (1995), window replacements (1996), bathroom dry rot repairs (1996), and staircase tread replacements (2007). A significant safety concern was documented in June 2000 regarding improper flue connections between the kitchen hood and wall furnace in the lower unit, with complaints filed through both the Building and Plumbing Inspection Divisions; while these complaints were marked as "Not Active," it's worth noting that one of the cases had a documented abatement date of 04/16/2012.

The most recent period has seen numerous municipal service calls, primarily related to parking enforcement, with multiple reports of driveway blocking and illegal parking between late 2023 and late 2024. There have also been recurring issues with street cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple reports of garbage and debris (September and October 2024). A December 2023 complaint involving environmental health was transferred to the Department of Public Health's Environmental Health Division, though the specific details of this complaint are not provided in the available data. Additionally, there is one record from June 2024 regarding animal care and control services related to a dead animal, which was accepted for investigation.

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Risk rating

How 198 Peabody 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
52ndpercentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

198 Peabody St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 10
Repair of drywall (interior bathroom), replace the tile shower.
$3,000 · Issued
DBI ComplaintJun 09
Date last observed: 03-jun-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling plumbing installation without permit; work w/o permit; ; additional information: debris like bathtub and construction materials you can see at the ;

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