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818 Hayes St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0804008 3 units · 4 fl · 1900

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 Alamo Square
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 818 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area3,817 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0804008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Smith Kevin
Mailing address
727 Peralta Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
061804

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 818 Hayes Street in Alamo Square, owned by Kevin Smith, is a four-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The most recent significant maintenance work was a $40,000 reroofing project completed in 2022. The building has a history of multiple permit renewals and modifications between 1995 and 2000, including a completed horizontal addition in 1997, though many of these permits have since expired.

The property has undergone several routine safety inspections over the years, with the most recent one conducted in 2019. Notable safety concerns have included a 2015 incident involving exposed electrical wiring in a common area, and various fire safety and security violations in 2008-2011, such as fire extinguisher maintenance issues, exterior lighting problems, and security requirements relating to door hardware and addresses. A rear yard variance was also processed for the property. More recently, there has been significant activity regarding street cleaning and debris removal around the property, with multiple Recology and Public Works service calls in 2024, including reports of abandoned furniture and other debris. The building's fire safety systems were activated once in recorded history due to a smoke detector without any fire or civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 818 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

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
92th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 24 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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 floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

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 59.0%
Moderate concern 24.9%
Severe concern 16.2%
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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818 Hayes St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Jan 28
Reroofing
$40,000 · Issued

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