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964-968 Hayes St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0803010 3 units · 3 fl · 1904

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Alamo Square — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 964-968 Hayes 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1904
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area6,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0803010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
964 Hayes St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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966 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
968 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
964 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 964-968 Hayes Street in Alamo Square, owned by Matthew Y. Wong, has a complicated history since its construction in 1904. The property has undergone several significant changes and faced multiple regulatory challenges, particularly regarding unauthorized units. In 2008, invasive removal work was performed to address illegal kitchen units and bathrooms in the basement, while attempts to legalize a ground floor unit and create parking for a fourth unit in 2004 were cancelled. The building has been the subject of multiple housing inspections, with notable violations in 2006 and 2009 related to security requirements, sanitation, and fire safety, including issues with fire extinguisher maintenance and painted sprinkler heads. A recent electrical permit was filed in January 2021 for service pipe replacement, suggesting ongoing maintenance.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety inspections over the years, with documented issues including black mold (2001), security violations (2006), and several illegal unit complaints between 2002-2003. Recent 311 calls from 2018-2025 show recurring neighborhood maintenance needs, including garbage issues, tree maintenance in 2019, and various street cleaning concerns, though these external factors don't directly impact building conditions. The most recent documented building permit activity shows periodic maintenance work, including roof repairs in 1995 and plumbing work in 2008, while current open 311 calls from 2024-2025 suggest ongoing neighborhood upkeep needs. The building's history shows a pattern of unauthorized modifications and subsequent corrective actions, with all historical building violations marked as "Not Active" since being abated.

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Risk rating

How 964-968 Hayes 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
51stpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 149 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Building age

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

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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964-968 Hayes St event timeline

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311 Request Aug 31
Parking on sidewalk
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