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231 Randall St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6664055 2 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 231 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 1908
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area2,406 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6664055
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fickes, Stephen J
Mailing address
Worth Ross & Associates, In 8750 Doral Blvd 3Rd Fl Miami FL 33178
Last sale
050515

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

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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 231 Randall Street in the Glen Park neighborhood, owned by Stephen J Fickes, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant renovations over the past decade. Between 2012 and 2014, the property underwent substantial improvements including foundation work for a new garage, comprehensive remodels of bathrooms and kitchens, installation of new furnaces, modernization of electrical systems with a 100-amp panel upgrade, and the addition of staircases and decks. A notable incident occurred in early 2013 when violations were filed regarding unauthorized concrete placement methods during foundation work, which required inspection and monitoring fees, though these violations were ultimately abated by March 2014.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved construction-related matters, with permits issued in 2023 for various street space and construction work that temporarily affected the area. The building has experienced recurring issues with vehicles blocking driveways, with several complaints documented between 2019 and 2024. While there have been some maintenance and service requests over the years, including tree pruning and general service inquiries, the major construction and violation issues appear to have been resolved. The most recent construction-related complaint from September 2023 was documented as a noise report, indicating ongoing or recent work at the property. The extensive permit history, particularly from 2012-2014, shows significant investment in improving the building's infrastructure and living conditions.

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Risk rating

How 231 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

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
88th percentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 44 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.8%
Moderate concern 10.2%
Severe concern 5.0%
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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