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218-220 Peabody St

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6309037 3 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 Visitacion Valley
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 218-220 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6309037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Au Ken
Mailing address
218 Peabody St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
092619

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220 Peabody St, San Francisco, CA 94134
218 Peabody St, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 218-220 Peabody Street in Visitacion Valley was constructed in 1908 and is currently owned by Au Ken. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over its history, including a completed re-roofing project in 2019 costing $6,800, and more serious structural work in 1994 involving dry rot and termite repairs. Historical records show an expired permit from 1988 for front and back stair replacement, though it appears this work was not completed under the original authorization.

The building has undergone regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with records showing inspections in 1999, 2001, 2004, 2007, and 2011. The 2001 inspections revealed multiple violations across various categories including plumbing, electrical, security, and fire safety, though all these violations were abated by September 2001. Specific issues noted during inspections included plumbing problems (including a water leakage incident), security concerns related to door viewers and self-closing devices, sanitation issues regarding rubbish removal, and the need for fire safety equipment. A more recent 311 call regarding double parking near the property was logged in December 2018, though this was not directly related to building conditions or safety.

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Risk rating

How 218-220 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

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
44th percentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 120 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.2%
Moderate concern 27.4%
Severe concern 11.4%
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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218-220 Peabody St event timeline

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2019
Building Permit Nov 20
Re-roofing
$6,800 · Complete

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