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441-447 Hickory St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0830031 4 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 441-447 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 1912
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
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area2,270 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0830031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Marc B Schenker Family Trus
Mailing address
Marc B Schenker Trustee 1018 Hacienda Ave Davis CA 95616
Last sale
070899

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447 Hickory St, San Francisco, CA 94102
441 Hickory St, San Francisco, CA 94102
445 Hickory St, San Francisco, CA 94102
443 Hickory St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story apartment building at 441-447 Hickory Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Marc B Schenker Family Trust, was constructed in 1912. The property has undergone several significant repairs and improvements, with the most notable work occurring in 2008 when multiple permits were issued to address garage ceiling repairs with approved fire-rated materials, following a Notice of Violation. Earlier, in 2006, there were substantial repairs to the building's staircase and landings, including the replacement of a second means of egress stairs, as well as repairs to address rotted posts, stringers, decking, and steps.

The building has undergone multiple routine safety inspections, with significant fire safety issues identified in 2011, including the need for fire extinguisher servicing and smoke detector installation at enclosed stair tops. In 2008, the building required various safety improvements, including fire extinguisher installation and fire-proofing repairs. More recently, there have been documented issues with the immediate surroundings of the building, including multiple reports of garbage and debris on the street and sidewalk in October 2024, with some incidents involving human waste that required resolution by city services. Two carbon monoxide-related incidents were recorded, one being a detector activation with no CO detected and the other being an actual CO incident, though fortunately no civilian injuries were reported in either case. The property has three documented routine safety inspections on record, from 2000, 2008, and 2011, with all violations subsequently addressed and abated.

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Risk rating

How 441-447 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
34th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 678 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 44.8%
Moderate concern 23.5%
Severe concern 31.7%
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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441-447 Hickory St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 18
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestJun 17
Garbage and debris

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