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251-253 Peabody St

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6309D018 2 units · 2 fl · 1950

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Visitacion Valley average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 251-253 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 1950
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1950
Total area2,376 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6309D018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chu Family Trust
Mailing address
Bing Fai Chu, Trustee 253 Peabody St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
062600

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251 Peabody St, San Francisco, CA 94134
253 Peabody St, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The Chu Family Trust-owned property at 251-253 Peabody Street in Visitacion Valley is a two-unit residential building constructed in 1950, featuring two stories and classified as a Flats & Duplex. The building's maintenance record shows several significant plumbing issues, particularly with the sewer system, with documented sewage backup incidents occurring in June 2009, September 2008, January 2012, and most recently in May 2018, when there was an overflow from a manhole cover. These recurring sewer problems suggest persistent infrastructure challenges. The building underwent some exterior improvement in 1986 with the installation of aluminum windows, though records indicate this permit has since expired.

The property has experienced various other maintenance and community-related incidents over the years, including a driveway blocking incident in 2021, resolution of loose garbage in 2014, and a flickering streetlight issue in 2011 that was repaired by PG&E. In 2012, there was a report of a potentially dangerous telephone pole that was transferred to public safety for evaluation. While the building's permit and complaint history shows attention to basic maintenance and response to community issues, the most concerning aspect remains the pattern of sewer-related incidents spanning over a decade, with the latest documented case occurring just five years ago.

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Risk rating

How 251-253 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
7th percentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 199 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.6%
Moderate concern 44.1%
Severe concern 10.2%
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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251-253 Peabody St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Dec 29
Rewiring for five rooms with new romex wiring and a new electrical subpanel. no cables.
Issued
Electrical PermitDec 23
Replacing existing 100-amp panel with a new like-for-like 100-amp panel.

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