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367-381 Ivy St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0808032 12 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 2.3
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 367-381 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 1907
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area8,595 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0808032
Ownership

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

Owner name
John E Wai 1981 Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Wai John E Ttee Po Box 641045 San Francisco CA 94164
Last sale
041216

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381 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
367 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 12-unit apartment building at 367-381 Ivy Street in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1907, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a serious plumbing incident in October 2024 involving flooding on the bottom floor due to backed-up pipes, which emitted a foul odor. More recent concerns include an open sidewalk defect as of January 2025, a potentially unresolved issue with the sprinkler/standpipe system, and multiple noise complaints related to construction activity. The building has undergone several renovations over the past decade, including bathroom remodels in 2019 (units 367 and 381), a major kitchen remodel in 2015 converting unit 6 into two bedroom spaces with updated windows, and most recently, the replacement of the house trap completed in October 2024.

The property has a documented history of heating and plumbing issues, with complaints about no heat in February 2022 (resolved by November 2022) and no hot water in January 2017. Security systems have also presented challenges, as evidenced by a 2016 complaint regarding malfunctioning door buzzer systems that affected tenant access. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural concerns, including dry rot repair to the rear stairway in 2000 and temporary shoring work in 2014, though some issues appear to be ongoing, as indicated by recent 311 calls regarding various maintenance matters. The property has experienced multiple fire-related inspection violations over the years, with the most recent open violation issued in January 2025 related to the 2022 San Francisco Fire Code.

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Risk rating

How 367-381 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
25th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 770 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.1%
Moderate concern 68.2%
Severe concern 7.7%
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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The story over time

367-381 Ivy St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 17
Encampment
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