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51-53 Edgardo Pl

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0077006 4 units · 3 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 51-53 Edgardo Pl 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 1906
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1906
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area2,806 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0077006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
C/o Samantha Lee Seto Manag 635 Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
January 06, 2016

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Included addresses

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53 Edgardo Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
50 Edith St, San Francisco, CA 94133
52 Edith St, San Francisco, CA 94133
51 Edgardo Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 51-53 Edgardo Place in Telegraph Hill, built in 1906, has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects over the past two decades, with major work focusing on unit modernization and building maintenance. Recent permitted work includes a complete reroofing in 2021 ($20,400) after a brief complaint about unpermitted construction noise, and previous substantial improvements in 2018-2016 involving kitchen and bathroom remodels with associated electrical and plumbing updates (totaling approximately $48,000). The building has received attention to safety and comfort features, including the installation of bathroom fans, upgraded electrical systems with GFCI outlets, and smoke/CO detectors.

Historical records show important structural improvements, including seismic reinforcement work in 1997, though some permits from the late 1990s are listed as expired. The property has experienced various maintenance and operational issues over the past few years, with the most recent concern being a rodent/insect infestation reported in November 2023. Other documented incidents include a sewer odor issue (2017), multiple instances of sidewalk blockage (2016), and a 2013 fire complaint related to combustible materials that was promptly corrected. Building improvements have included window replacements, particularly on the west side upper story in 2012 ($27,000), and there have been recent discussions about potential expansions involving adding to the top unit, though these records indicate the proposals were ultimately approved but not developed under the names listed. The current ownership is held by 56-58 Edith Street LLC.

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Risk rating

How 51-53 Edgardo Pl'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
29thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 486 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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51-53 Edgardo Pl event timeline

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2026
Planning Record Jul 02
DPH referral - Cottage Food
Closed - Approved

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