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514-516 Oak St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0829011 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 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 514-516 Oak 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
3 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.

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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,890 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0829011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
13001 42nd Ave Ne Seattle WA 98125
Last sale
September 03, 2003

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516 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102
514 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 514-516 Oak Street in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1900, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the past two decades. Most notably, an emergency electrical service upgrade was completed in November 2021 due to concerns about loose connections potentially causing power surges. The building's infrastructure has seen substantial attention, with a complete roof replacement in 2013 costing $11,720, a sewer line and house trap replacement in 2010, and a water heater installation in 2016. A garage construction project was initiated in 2002 with a $20,000 permit, though subsequent permits related to this work experienced multiple renewals and one expiration before completion.

Recent maintenance issues have included multiple instances of sewer-related concerns, with the most recent being a side sewer vent odor reported in March 2024. There has been a notable pattern of parking-related complaints in the vicinity, with seven documented cases of driveway blocking between March and November 2024, resulting in several citations. The building's safety systems were addressed in 2003 with the installation of a fire alarm system and garage-related electrical improvements. A routine safety inspection in 2009 and a complaint about a steep sidewalk drop-off in 2003 were investigated and resolved. The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure needs, though some permits, including a 2010 sidewalk repair permit and a sewer lateral replacement permit, are listed as expired. A recent building inspection request in October 2023 was deemed invalid due to active electrical permits for solar panel installation.

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Risk rating

How 514-516 Oak 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
59thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 421 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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514-516 Oak St event timeline

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2021
Electrical Permit Nov 12
Replace temporary line with actual line. the emergency is natural line is loose and can disconnect causing surge blowing up tv’s, appliances etc
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