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517-523 Laguna St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0819002 3 units · 2 fl · 1890

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 517-523 Laguna 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
3 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.

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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area3,795 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0819002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Young William L K & Kelly, 517 Laguna St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
November 22, 2000

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523 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
517 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
521 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
519 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story Victorian building at 517-523 Laguna Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Young Family Trust, has experienced several notable incidents over the past few years. Built in 1890, this property has been the subject of 87 service requests through the city's 311 system in the last seven years, with a significant cluster of reports occurring in 2026. Most recently, there have been multiple service requests in June 2026 regarding sidewalk structures, with at least one case involving graffiti that required cleaning by the SES Graffiti Crew. There have also been recurring issues with garbage and debris, including reported instances of bagged garbage and discarded needles - though the needle complaint was noted as "not offensive" and required no work.

The building's safety record shows two documented fire incidents: a minor outside rubbish fire in July 2025, and an electrical wiring or equipment problem in April 2023, neither of which resulted in civilian injuries or fatalities. The property's 311 service request history reveals persistent challenges with debris management in the immediate vicinity, particularly in 2026, though many of these issues have been officially resolved. While the building's age and historical status as a Victorian structure may present some unique preservation considerations, the available data primarily highlights ongoing maintenance and cleanliness challenges in the surrounding area rather than structural or safety concerns with the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 517-523 Laguna 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
61stpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 401 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

517-523 Laguna St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 30
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJul 17
Garbage and debris

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