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230 Oak St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0832005 20 units · 3 fl · 1929

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 Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

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 230 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 1929
2 or more units
20 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
HAYES
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 1929
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
Units20
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area15,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0832005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 330018 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
September 24, 2012

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Initial analysis

230 Oak Street is a three-story, 20-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1929, currently owned by The Spring St LLC. The building has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, including mandatory seismic strengthening work completed in 2016 under San Francisco's soft-story ordinance (Tier 2), which received a Certificate of Final Completion. Recent notable renovations include the addition of two new residences in 2017 valued at $200,000, and comprehensive unit upgrades in 2017-2018 involving kitchens, bathrooms, and associated plumbing and electrical systems. The building's mechanical systems have been updated with a new boiler installation in 2020, though there have been recurring issues with boiler permit renewals, with the most recent violation recorded in February 2022.

The property has maintained an active maintenance and upgrade schedule, including multiple unit renovations, street space permits, and various infrastructure improvements. Recent maintenance patterns show attention to both unit-specific and building-wide systems, including plumbing, electrical, and structural elements. While there were several fire safety violations noted in 2009 related to fire alarm systems, fire escapes, and other safety features, these were all abated by 2014. The building's most recent 311 calls (2024) have primarily concerned exterior maintenance matters such as graffiti removal and sidewalk cleaning, with one recent report of sewage back-up discharge in December 2024. The property has retained its regulatory compliance status, with all major safety systems including the fire alarm system and soft-story upgrades properly addressed and documented, though it's worth noting that several 311 calls regarding exterior maintenance issues remain open as of late 2024.

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Risk rating

How 230 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
7thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 955 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
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 79%
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

230 Oak St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Nov 14
Other
Sidewalk and Curb
311 RequestApr 30
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