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87 Virgil St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6526011A 4 units · 3 fl · 1902

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 87 Virgil 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 1902
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1902
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1902
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6526011A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Byron & Liza Hing, Trustees 211 31St Ave San Mateo CA 94403
Last sale
March 10, 2017

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 87 Virgil St in the Inner Mission, owned by Byron & Liza Hing Revoc Tr, has undergone several significant renovations since its construction in 1902. Most recently, the building received a complete re-roofing in June 2023 at a cost of $15,516. In 2021, substantial improvements were made to Unit #3, including kitchen remodeling, bathroom construction, and laundry installation, with proper permits obtained for the $30,000 project. The building has a history of kitchen and bathroom renovations, particularly in 2008 when Units #2 and #3 received updates, though this work initially triggered a violation for lacking proper permits. Several safety and maintenance issues have been addressed over the years, including a 2000 violation regarding inadequate heating, which was resolved by March 2000, and various building security improvements required in 2007-2008. The property has been subject to routine safety inspections, with the most recent occurring in 2011.

Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 show ongoing concerns in the vicinity, primarily related to street maintenance and parking violations near the property. These external issues, while not directly affecting the building's condition, indicate the urban environment surrounding the property. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with historical permits dating back to 1996 for re-roofing work, and various plumbing and electrical permits correlating with the completed renovations. The most recent building permit, completed in 2023, indicates continued investment in the property's maintenance and improvement.

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Risk rating

How 87 Virgil 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
56thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1047 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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87 Virgil St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 21
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human waste or urine

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