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43 Sussex St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6729015 3 units · 3 fl · 1910

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Glen Park average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 43 Sussex 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 1910
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 built1910
Total area3,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6729015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Morris Donnie R Trustee
Mailing address
39 Sussex St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
110696

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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 43 Sussex St in Glen Park, owned by Donnie R Trustee Morris, has undergone significant recent renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges over its history. Built in 1910, this three-story flats and duplex structure is currently undergoing extensive renovations, with building, plumbing, and electrical permits issued in October 2024 for comprehensive updates to all three units including kitchen and bathroom remodels, floor refinishing, and electrical rewiring totaling approximately $135,645. However, there have been concerning recent complaints regarding lead paint safety during these renovations, with reports of inadequate protective measures and dust control in December 2024, and issues with soil management and potential flooding reported in November 2024.

The building's history includes several notable maintenance issues, particularly in the early 2000s, when multiple violations were documented in November 2004 related to mold, interior surfaces, and plumbing concerns, including reports of raw sewage flooding and a chronic sewage backup problem. These earlier violations also highlighted issues with various building surfaces including loose kitchen tiles, deteriorated floors, and carpet conditions. A period of vacancy was recorded in late 2023 to mid-2024, during which time the building was cited for failure to comply with vacant building ordinances, though this violation was subsequently abated. The property has also experienced routine urban challenges such as parking enforcement issues and typical municipal service requests, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2023-2024, including reports of driveway blocking and tree maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 43 Sussex 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
20th percentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 291 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.5%
Moderate concern 52.4%
Severe concern 14.1%
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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The story over time

43 Sussex St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 10
Garbage and debris
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