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258-260 Whitney St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6684011A 2 units · 2 fl · 1928

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 258-260 Whitney 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 1928
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 1928
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 built1928
Total area3,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6684011A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Regina Phelps Trustee 260 Whitney St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
March 20, 2001

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258 Whitney St, San Francisco, CA 94131
260 Whitney St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 258-260 Whitney St is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Glen Park, built in 1928 and currently owned by the Phelps Regina Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including the installation of a solar photovoltaic system on the flat rooftop in 2005 ($25,000) and its subsequent separation into two systems in 2011. Major upgrades were completed in 2009, including electrical service improvements (400A - 240V), reframing of the electrical service equipment wall, and the installation of a tankless electric water heater. The property has also seen substantial exterior improvements, with a rear yard landscape project completed in 2004 ($21,600) that included a wood deck, metal steps, handrails, and landings.

Recent incidents of note include a collapsed sidewalk around a utility vault reported in April 2023 and multiple parking enforcement issues, particularly regarding driveway blockages, with citations issued in 2022-2023. The building experienced one documented fire incident involving a smoke detector malfunction, though no civilian injuries were reported. The property's maintenance and improvement history shows ongoing attention to infrastructure and systems, with several permits for garage door replacement and electrical work, though some permits from 2009 for garage door replacement and street space permits have expired without completion. The building has also been subject to regular parking enforcement actions, with seven citations issued in the past two years for various vehicles blocking the driveway or parking illegally.

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Risk rating

How 258-260 Whitney 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
69thpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 113 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

258-260 Whitney St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jul 05
Blocking driveway cite only
Silver - Honda Accura - 5LRC632

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