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595-599 Hayes St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0818017 5 units · 3 fl · 1900

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
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 595-599 Hayes 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
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,870 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0818017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Laguna Hayes Ptnrs Llc
Mailing address
136 Parnassus Ave Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
030907

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

536 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
546 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
548 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
597 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
542 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
550 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
534 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
595 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
599 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
540 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit mixed-use building at 595-599 Hayes Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Laguna Hayes Ptnrs LLC, was constructed in 1900 and consists of three stories with ground floor retail space. The property has undergone significant renovations and repairs over the past several years, with the most recent major work occurring in 2021-2022, including drywall installation and exterior stucco repair at stairwells. The building has experienced multiple compliance and safety issues, with notable incidents including an unpermitted occupancy change from commercial to residential (R-3) classified in 2002 and a serious deck rail failure incident resulting in injuries in 2001, though both violations were subsequently abated by 2003. More recent concerns include multiple complaints in 2021 regarding unpermitted construction work, particularly relating to a top floor unit renovation and storefront modifications, with at least one of these complaints remaining active as of 2021.

The property has undergone various improvements and modifications over the years, including a 2019 project to reconfigure addresses and install new service stairs, and multiple electrical upgrades between 2014-2020 involving lighting installation, outlet additions, and emergency lighting systems. The building's recent history shows particular attention to plumbing and electrical systems, with several permits issued and completed for various improvements. A noteworthy commercial space vacancy has been reported as recently as March 2023, which remains active. The surrounding area has experienced recurring issues with sidewalk cleanliness and waste management, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in early 2025 regarding garbage, debris, and sanitary concerns, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 595-599 Hayes 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
26th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 760 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.4%
Moderate concern 21.9%
Severe concern 41.7%
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

595-599 Hayes St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 12
Not offensive
sidewalk structure
311 RequestJun 08
Garbage and debris

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