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1173 Hayes St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0824008 7 units · 4 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Alamo Square — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1173 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 1912
2 or more units
7 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 1912
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
Units7
Floors4
Year built1912
Total area6,671 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0824008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
351 15th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 1173 Hayes Street property is a four-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1912 in the Alamo Square neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years, with the most recent major work being a complete reroofing project completed in December 2023 at a cost of $23,100. Of particular note is the building's completion of the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program in 2020, following a period of non-compliance that generated multiple violations between 2014-2017, with the final certification issued in 2023. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with its heating system, electrical infrastructure, and fire safety components, including several instances of heater outages (2009), electrical wiring violations (2009-2014), and fire alarm system problems (multiple years). Historical concerns have included unauthorized basement occupancy issues (2009-2016) and various building system failures that prompted numerous housing inspections. While most violations have been addressed and closed, including several fire safety violations in 2009 and a blocked exits complaint in 2019, the building has continued to experience maintenance challenges as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding graffiti, garbage, and debris issues (2024-2025). The property has undergone several essential repairs over the years, including stair repairs in 2004, boiler system improvements in 2007, and various electrical upgrades, demonstrating ongoing maintenance efforts by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 1173 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
36thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 195 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
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 47%
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

1173 Hayes St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Dec 19
Reroofing
$23,100 · Complete
311 RequestJul 07
General cleaning

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