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577-583 Birch St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0794034 4 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 577-583 Birch 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 1904
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area1,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0794034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Weldezghi Andy Musgun Lula
Mailing address
100 Lakeview Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
042000

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583 Birch St, San Francisco, CA 94102
577 Birch St, San Francisco, CA 94102
579 Birch St, San Francisco, CA 94102
581 Birch St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 577-583 Birch Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Andy Musgun Lula Weldezghi, was constructed in 1904 and has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over its lifetime. Historical records show termite repairs were completed in 1995, and in 1988, comprehensive renovations were undertaken including kitchen replacements, flooring updates, and wall repairs. The property has undergone regular safety inspections, with notable violations recorded in 2007 and 2010, primarily related to fire safety and security concerns. These included the need for smoke detectors, self-closing exterior doors, fire extinguisher maintenance, lead paint remediation, and interior wall maintenance. All violations were eventually abated, with the most recent routine safety inspection conducted in 2018.

Recent history shows a pattern of false fire alarms or system malfunctions, with multiple fire department responses recorded between 2003 and 2019, though none resulted in injuries or confirmed fires. The most pressing current issues seem to be external to the building itself, based on 311 calls from late 2024, which primarily relate to street conditions and public space maintenance, including reports of encampments and debris on the sidewalk. While these recent reports don't directly reflect on the building's internal conditions, they do indicate ongoing challenges in the immediate neighborhood environment. The building's violation history shows a completed cycle of addressing safety and maintenance issues when they arise, though there is a noted pattern of multiple violations being issued concurrently, particularly in 2007-2010, suggesting periods of concentrated attention to building systems and safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 577-583 Birch 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
32th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 698 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.9%
Moderate concern 22.5%
Severe concern 28.6%
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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577-583 Birch St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 16
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 13
Parking on sidewalk

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