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641-645 Hayes St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0819021 7 units · 3 fl · 1906

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 641-645 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 1906
2 or more units
7 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.

Building characteristics
Units7
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area7,728 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0819021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hayes Valley Properties Llc
Mailing address
Fraige Alexander 447 Ivy St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
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Included addresses

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542 Linden St, San Francisco, CA 94102
643 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
641 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
645 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building at 641-645 Hayes St, owned by Hayes Valley Properties LLC, has a long history dating back to 1906. The property has undergone several significant repair and renovation attempts over the years, with permits issued for various improvements including kitchen and bathroom updates, window replacements, and structural repairs. However, there have been alarming patterns of maintenance issues and unpermitted work, particularly during 2017-2019, including complaints about unauthorized structural modifications, water damage, plumbing work, and concerns about mold growth.

Most concerning are the active building violations from 2016-2017 relating to interior surfaces, wall repairs, and lead paint concerns, along with recent tenant complaints from 2019 documenting multiple serious issues including leaking ceilings, lack of heat, exposed electrical wiring, and concerns about dilapidated emergency exit stairs. Multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding noise disturbances and graffiti, as well as recent maintenance issues, suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and neighborhood management. The building has experienced three fire-related incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries, and has undergone various street space and sidewalk permit changes since 2001.

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Risk rating

How 641-645 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
21th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 811 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 29.2%
Moderate concern 64.3%
Severe concern 6.5%
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

641-645 Hayes St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 29
Garbage and debris
bag and tag
311 RequestApr 29
Garbage and debris

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