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724 Buchanan St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0806020 2 units · 2 fl · 1890

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 724 Buchanan 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 1890
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.

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 1890
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area2,024 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0806020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
John W Schulz & Barbara C E 595 Buckingham Way Ste 331 San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 724 Buchanan Street, located in Hayes Valley and owned by Schulz-eisenhauer Revoc Tru, is a 2-story flats/duplex structure built in 1890. The property has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over the years, most significantly in 2009 when serious concerns were documented regarding the rear exit stairs, which were found to be dilapidated with substandard stringers, blocked second-floor egress, and non-compliance with safety codes. This situation required repairs costing $5,000 to address the violations, which were officially abated by June 2009. More recently, in 2017, the building was reported to have persistent mold issues in a closet area, though this complaint is listed as not active. The building's history includes one fire incident recorded in 1985, which was described as "fire repair," and three hazardous material incidents (a gas leak, rubbish fire, and flammable liquid spill), none of which resulted in civilian injuries.

The property has generated numerous 311 calls in recent months (2024) primarily related to encampments and sidewalk issues, suggesting ongoing challenges with the surrounding environment. These calls include multiple reports of encampments that have been resolved, some requiring police involvement or achieving clearance of at least 4 feet. There have also been reports of various urban maintenance issues, including garbage and debris on the street/sidewalk, illegal parking, and a curb defect, all of which have been resolved according to city records. The most recent building-related permit activity shows minimal recent construction or maintenance work, with the last known building permit being issued in 2009 for stairs repair. While the building has faced significant issues in the past regarding emergency egress and safety, it's worth noting that the most recent major building code violations were addressed and abated in 2009, though the property has experienced ongoing exterior and environmental challenges in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 724 Buchanan 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
90thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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724 Buchanan St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 25
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 10
Damaged tree

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