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1133 Hayes St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0824002D 5 units · 2 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 Alamo Square — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1133 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
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1906
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,834 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0824002D
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1133 Hayes St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1133 Hayes St in Alamo Square, owned by Khostovan Ali & Fatemah, has a complicated maintenance and compliance history since its construction in 1906. Most notably, the building underwent a significant seismic retrofit in 2018-2021 to comply with San Francisco's soft-story retrofit program, which was completed successfully with CFC issuance. A concerning incident was reported in October 2021 regarding unpermitted work on the building's exterior, including damaged wiring, weatherproofing issues, and unauthorized jackhammering, though this was abated within days. The property has had recurring fire safety issues, with a notable cluster of violations in May 2018 regarding fire alarms, fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide alarms, and gas shutoff tools, all of which were resolved by June 2018.

Historical records show various attempts to address building modifications and improvements, including a 2004 violation regarding unauthorized floor construction, multiple unit legalization attempts from 1994-2006, and a 2007 project to remove an illegal floor addition and restore the roof's original appearance. Recent maintenance records indicate ongoing challenges with graffiti (with several incidents reported in 2023-2024) and parking enforcement issues. The building's soft-story retrofit status is now listed as complete, and there have been no major safety violations recorded since 2018, suggesting improved compliance with building codes and safety requirements. However, the property has a documented history of water intrusion issues, particularly noted in a 1997 complaint about rainwater damage and electrical safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1133 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 296 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
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

1133 Hayes St event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Nov 18
Hoarding
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintOct 09
Weeds And Grass

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