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607-609 Hayes St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0819045 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 607-609 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
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 1900
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0819045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sung Luke Lian Trustee 1388 Broadway Unit 478 Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
June 26, 2006

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607 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
609 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit residential building at 607-609 Hayes Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Luke Lian Sung Living Trust, has experienced several significant events over the past several years. Most notably, in October 2024, there was a complaint about unauthorized heavy construction work, which was promptly investigated by the Building Inspection Division. Subsequently, two legitimate building permits were issued and completed: one for the installation of an indirect floor drain in a commercial kitchen (February 2025), and another for replacing non-visible rear siding (October 2024). The property has also been the subject of various 311 service requests in 2026, including investigations into blocked parking spaces, garbage and debris issues, and encampment reports, though most were resolved promptly with no significant findings, except for one garbage complaint in October that involved human waste or urine.

The building's documented history shows regular maintenance and improvements, with three building permits issued over seven years totaling approximately $4,750 in construction costs. The most recent construction activity appears to have been properly permitted following an initial complaint about unauthorized work. While the property has had some sanitation and encampment-related service requests in 2026, these issues seem to have been addressed promptly through city services. The relatively low number of building permits and complaints over the past seven years suggests generally stable building conditions, though the recent construction activities indicate ongoing maintenance or improvement efforts.

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Risk rating

How 607-609 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

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
95thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 51 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
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

607-609 Hayes St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 01
"parking lane"
"disruptive levels of amplified sound","obstruction roadway"
311 RequestAug 01
Construction public

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