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27-29 Chenery St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6657034 3 units · 3 fl · 1891

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 Glen Park
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Glen Park average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 27-29 Chenery 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 1891
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
Floors3
Year built1891
Total area5,142 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6657034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mahoney Rolfe Family Living
Mailing address
Michael P Mahoney & Bradley 29 Chenery St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
042015

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27 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
29 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 27-29 Chenery Street in Glen Park, owned by Mahoney Rolfe Family Living, was constructed in 1891 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the years. The most substantial recent work occurred in 2012, when a major renovation was completed including the relocation of bathrooms and master bedrooms, kitchen remodeling, window modifications, and the installation of skylights, costing approximately $110,000. This project was accompanied by extensive electrical work and plumbing updates. In 2014, the property saw the installation of a 7.6 kW solar PV system with 26 modules. The building has a documented history of addressing maintenance needs, including a 2014 sewer housetrap installation, a complete reroofing in 2003 ($14,000), and window replacements in 1987.

Of particular note is a 2019 complaint regarding a possible unpermitted dwelling unit with full kitchen and bathroom at the lower rear of the property, which was allegedly being used for short-term rentals despite staff direction to cease the activity. This complaint followed a historical pattern of unit legalization efforts, with permits filed in 1990 and 2007 related to unit count clarification. Infrastructure improvements have included a 2001 garage door upgrade to meet fire safety requirements, though this permit expired. The property has experienced periodic maintenance issues typical of urban settings, as evidenced by 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding street cleaning, sidewalk blockages, and utility matters, though these are primarily related to public infrastructure rather than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 27-29 Chenery 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
57th percentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 157 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 71.4%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 6.6%
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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27-29 Chenery St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jul 27
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