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5 Keyes Aly

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0159009 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5 Keyes Aly 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
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area2,520 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0159009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jay Lai Har Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Lai Har Jay 5 Keyes Aly San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 5 Keyes Alley in Nob Hill, owned by the Jay Lai Har Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1906 and contains three units. The building's most significant recent issue was a sewer leak complaint in May 2013 that affected the backyard area, though this was promptly resolved within a week. Between 1999 and 2007, the building underwent several routine inspections that identified various safety and maintenance issues, primarily in 2000 and 2007. The 2007 inspection revealed multiple concerns including inadequate lighting, egress obstructions, and the need for self-closing devices at exterior doors, all of which were resolved by September 2007. The earlier 2000 inspections identified multiple safety requirements that needed attention, such as the installation of smoke detectors in the lobby and stairwell, and the need for gas meter instructions and shutoff tools, which were also addressed within approximately six months. The only other recorded incident in recent memory was a 311 call in November 2018 regarding waste on the street or sidewalk, which was resolved through the appropriate Department of Public Works channels. All identified violations and complaints have been marked as not active, indicating they were resolved appropriately.

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Risk rating

How 5 Keyes Aly'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
57th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 484 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings 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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.0%
Moderate concern 26.0%
Severe concern 14.0%
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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5 Keyes Aly event timeline

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2025
311 Request Feb 12
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