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575-579 Ivy St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0806015A 3 units · 3 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 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 575-579 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,070 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0806015A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Thomas Richard E
Mailing address
Po Box 877 San Leandro CA 94577
Last sale
040219

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579 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
575 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
577 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 575-579 Ivy Street in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1900, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various challenges over the years. Most notably, there is an active concern as of 2018 regarding fire damage to unit 579, though structural damage was not observed to affect units 575 or 577. The building is currently undergoing substantial renovations approved in 2021, valued at $600,000, to convert an uninhabited basement into habitable space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with other improvements including a new roof deck access and rear deck modifications. This historic Class "A" building has experienced multiple maintenance issues requiring attention, including a cascade of concerns in 2017-2018 involving mold, plumbing, electrical issues, and safety concerns, as well as a routine safety inspection in 2012 that revealed several violations including lead paint hazards, unsafe porch and flooring, and fire extinguisher maintenance needs - all of which were reportedly abated by February 2013.

The building has a history of various structural and maintenance work, including past repairs to bathroom floors in the early 1990s, removal of a non-essential wooden ladder to the roof in 2009, and work on stair and porch repairs in 2012. More recent complaints have included issues with heating, bathroom leaks, and safety concerns in common areas. The property has undergone multiple routine safety inspections and repairs over the years, with the most recent major renovation potentially addressing many of the building's long-standing issues. The area around the building has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by 311 calls in recent years, though these are primarily related to street conditions rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 575-579 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
35th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 668 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.5%
Moderate concern 51.7%
Severe concern 5.8%
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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The story over time

575-579 Ivy St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 10
Missing side sewer vent cover
Street Defect
311 RequestMay 14
311 service request

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