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828 Bay St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0026010 6 units · 3 fl · 1974

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Russian Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 828 Bay 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 1974
2 or more units
6 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 1974
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1974
Total area7,290 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0026010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Yee Anna & Edward K Trustee 828 Bay St Apt 6 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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Initial analysis

828 Bay Street is a 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, built in 1974 and currently owned by Yee Marital Tr. The property has undergone significant safety improvements in recent years, most notably with fire alarm system upgrades in both 2023 ($22,244) and 2021, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet fire code requirements. Historical records show several cancelled permits from the 1980s related to kitchen removals and social room legalization, while routine housing inspections from 2000-2008 show consistent oversight by Housing Inspection Services.

Recent maintenance issues have included a sewage backup incident in November 2023 and two instances of overflowing city garbage cans in June 2022 and December 2024. The building has maintained a clean safety record, with no reported civilian injuries from fire incidents and no active building complaints. The surrounding area has experienced various municipal service calls, primarily related to parking enforcement and illegal postings, which were resolved by city services. The property's permit history suggests active management of building code compliance, particularly regarding fire safety requirements, though some historical permits from the 1980s for kitchen removals and social room legalization were cancelled and are not indicative of current conditions.

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Risk rating

How 828 Bay 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
41stpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 668 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
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
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

828 Bay St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit May 24
Upgrade (e) fire alarm system to comply w/ sffc sec 1103.7.6.1
$21,700 · Complete

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