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244 Allison St

Croker Amazon, SF 94112 6478007

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 Croker Amazon
Above average
avg 2.9
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Croker Amazon average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 244 Allison 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 1907
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units
Floors
Year built1907
Total area1,182 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6478007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Melara Emma
Mailing address
244 Allison St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
060606

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 244 Allison Street, owned by Emma Melara and built in 1907, has experienced several notable events throughout its history. The property underwent significant maintenance and improvement work in recent years, including a garage door replacement in 2016 ($1,431), a gas line extension in 2013, and an outside work house vent installation in 2019. The building has had some compliance issues in the past, notably in 2001 when an unauthorized horizontal rear addition was constructed, leading to building violations that were eventually resolved. Other historical issues include termite and dry rot damage repairs in 1990, plumbing work without proper permits in 2001, and a roofing project completed in 2000.

Recent concerns have emerged as of early 2025, with multiple service requests including sewage backup issues, general inspection requests, and a fire complaint regarding blocked exits (which was found to have no merit). The property has also experienced some maintenance challenges in 2024-2025, with multiple reports of garbage and debris issues that were subsequently resolved. While the building has had various code compliance issues in the past, particularly during the early 2000s, most violations have been addressed through proper permits and remediation work. Recent records show ongoing maintenance activities, though the frequency of complaints and service requests in early 2025 suggests active building management engagement with city services.

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Risk rating

How 244 Allison 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 119 buildings in this neighborhood, 67 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.7%
Moderate concern 18.2%
Severe concern 14.1%
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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