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385 Ivy St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0808016A 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 385 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
HAYES
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 area2,996 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0808016A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ettefagh Mark
Mailing address
6363 Christie Ave #2817 Emeryville CA 94608
Last sale
121515

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 385 Ivy Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Mark Ettefagh, has undergone significant transformations since its construction in 1908. Most notably, in 2013-2014, the property underwent a major conversion from office space back to its original two-unit residential use, which included comprehensive renovations such as new kitchens, bathrooms, and the installation of two new central furnaces, complete electrical rewiring, and plumbing updates. This $546,165 project was followed by window replacements in 2014, when 14 damaged double-hung wood windows were upgraded to aluminum wood-clad versions.

The building's recent history has seen recurring issues with street cleanliness and parking enforcement, particularly during late 2024 and early 2025, with multiple complaints regarding garbage, debris, and illegal parking. While these external factors don't directly impact the building's internal condition, they do reflect on the property's immediate surroundings. The building has experienced three documented fire-related incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including reroofing in 1992 and some miscellaneous repairs in 1983. The property has undergone careful monitoring for unauthorized use changes, with several planning records indicating scrutiny over potential conversions between residential and office uses, culminating in the successful reversion to residential status in 2013-2014.

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Risk rating

How 385 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
68th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 329 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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 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 severity forecast
No violation 71.8%
Moderate concern 15.4%
Severe concern 12.8%
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

385 Ivy St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 13
Garbage and debris
oil paint other liquid spill wet
311 RequestMay 27
Garbage and debris

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