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345 Hanover St

Croker Amazon, SF 94112 6493016 3 units · 2 fl · 1923

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
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Croker Amazon average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 345 Hanover 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 1923
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area2,528 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6493016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alfaro Julio & Maria
Mailing address
345 - 347 Hanover St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
061313

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Initial analysis

The 2-story multi-family residential building at 345 Hanover Street in Croker Amazon, owned by Julio & Maria Alfaro, was constructed in 1923 and contains three units. The property has a significant history of maintenance and compliance issues, with the most recent concerns centering around illegal residency complaints filed in 2024. Notable violations from September 2001 included multiple security and safety issues, such as inadequate lighting, broken window panes, plumbing problems, and security deficiencies, though these were all abated by November 2001. The building has undergone some maintenance work, including window replacements in 2001 and roofing work in 1998, but historical complaints indicate persistent issues with windows and leaks.

Recent activity from late 2024 shows ongoing concerns, including building exterior maintenance issues and multiple reports of sidewalk parking violations. A complaint regarding inadequate building maintenance was closed in November 2024, and there has been an active report about an overgrown tree blocking the sidewalk. The property has a documented history of unauthorized units, with complaints in 2016 about illegal units and electrical work, as well as a 2003 complaint about unauthorized unit conversions in a back structure. Earlier issues included problems with heat distribution, window functionality, and various plumbing and electrical concerns, though many of these were addressed through permits and inspections. The building has also experienced some fire safety violations in the past, primarily related to combustible waste and vegetation issues, with the most recent fire complaints regarding weeds and grass in 2015 and 2012.

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Risk rating

How 345 Hanover 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
31th percentile

Out of 119 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.8%
Moderate concern 19.4%
Severe concern 18.8%
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

345 Hanover St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Aug 05
Illegal residence
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintFeb 20
Illegal resident

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