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586 Hickory St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0829018 4 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 586 Hickory 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
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area6,360 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0829018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cbe Investments Llc
Mailing address
Breetwor-evans Cheryl 11641 Buena Vista Dr Los Altos Hills CA 94022
Last sale
050212

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Included addresses

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434 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
586 Hickory St, San Francisco, CA 94117
432 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
430 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 586 Hickory Street in Hayes Valley, owned by CBE Investments LLC, has undergone several significant modifications since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in December 2015, the property received bathroom and kitchen remodels with electrical upgrades totaling $15,000. The building has a documented history of routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services from 1999 through 2019, with records indicating past issues that required remediation. A notable set of violations was recorded in June 2007, including problems with garbage room ventilation, egress obstructions, and dryer vent issues, though these were all abated by August 2007. Earlier concerns include a 1996 complaint about steep steps to a lower apartment (currently listed as active) and a 1995 complaint regarding a leaking roof that was addressed in early 1996. The building underwent several structural changes in the 1990s, including the combination of two first-floor units in 1996-1997, installation of a forced air heating system in 1998, and various kitchen modifications.

The property has experienced recurring issues with street cleanliness and maintenance in recent years, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 reporting garbage and debris, including electronics, loose garbage, and the presence of needles near the property. There were also incidents of abandoned vehicles and graffiti in the vicinity during 2024, although these exterior issues were addressed by relevant city departments. It's important to note that while many historical building code violations have been resolved, there is currently an active complaint from 1996 regarding steep steps to a lower apartment that has not been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 586 Hickory 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
39th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 626 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.1%
Moderate concern 23.1%
Severe concern 25.8%
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

586 Hickory St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 25
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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