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565-567 Ivy St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0806013A 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
Above average
avg 2.3
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 565-567 Ivy 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 1908
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area1,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0806013A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Benson D
Mailing address
167 9th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
032305

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565 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
567 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 565-567 Ivy Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Benson D. Wong, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past decades, with the most recent concerns occurring in 2022 and 2020. In February 2022, there was a heating system failure, and in January 2020, there was a violation related to improper handling of lead paint during maintenance work. A cluster of violations was documented in March 2009, including problems with heating, water damage, interior surfaces, and lead paint concerns, which were all officially abated by February 2010. The building has undergone various improvements and repairs, including the removal of a wooden utility ladder in 2009 (costing $500), replacement of a wall heater (2009), and historical renovations such as a kitchen and bathroom remodel in 1989.

Recent external issues have been recorded through 311 calls, with multiple reports in 2024 regarding street cleaning, garbage, and sidewalk maintenance, though these are not directly related to building conditions. There are currently two open cases from August 2024 regarding encampments and a damaged sewer vent cover, and one open case from December 2024 concerning a manhole cover issue. While the building has a history of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and interior surfaces, most historical violations have been resolved, with the most recent documented building-related issues being several years old. The property is currently subject to various external environmental conditions typical of urban settings, as evidenced by the 311 calls, though these are primarily street-level concerns rather than building-related issues.

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Risk rating

How 565-567 Ivy 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
11th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 914 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.5%
Moderate concern 65.8%
Severe concern 9.7%
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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565-567 Ivy St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 06
Garbage and debris
electronics
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 12
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