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117-119 Randall St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6663041 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Glen Park — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Glen Park average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 117-119 Randall 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 1925
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.

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 1925
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area3,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6663041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Susan S W Lieu Trustee 117 Randall St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale

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119 Randall St, San Francisco, CA 94131
117 Randall St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 117-119 Randall Street in Glen Park is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building built in 1925, currently owned by Lieu Trust. The most significant recent building improvements occurred in 2017 following fire damage, including the replacement of front windows with wood double-hung windows, rear bedroom and kitchen windows with vinyl, and extensive interior repairs on the upper level comprising drywall replacement, electrical rewiring, and kitchen remodeling with new cabinets and appliances - all valued at $45,000. The building's electrical and plumbing systems were similarly updated in 2017 with permitted work now classified as complete.

The property has experienced several maintenance and service issues in the surrounding area over recent years, including four 311 calls in 2024 alone, mainly relating to curb defects, garbage issues, and scooter services. Multiple reports of abandoned vehicles near the property were recorded in 2022-2023, though these were resolved promptly when vehicles were found unoccupied. A sidewalk defect reported in 2021 remains open as of mid-2024. The building's recent history includes two fire complaints in January 2020 concerning combustible materials and electrical systems, both of which were investigated and found to have no merit by March 2020. Additional environmental issues have been noted and resolved, including tree maintenance matters in 2021 and early 2023, along with cleaning and debris removal concerns in mid-2024. The property's older records show a roofing permit from 1995, though its status has expired, and planning records confirm the front window replacement project from 2017 was completed successfully.

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Risk rating

How 117-119 Randall 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
75thpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 91 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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117-119 Randall St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jul 09
Subpanel installation; ev charger installation; recessed light installation; 50 amp oven circuit inst.; knob and tube rewiring retrofit:hall, living room, dining room, dinnette, kitchen, pantry, bedroom #1, bedroom #2, bathroom #1, toilet room, garage
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