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52 Page St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0837007 8 units · 4 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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.

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 52 Page 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 1907
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1907
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
Units8
Floors4
Year built1907
Total area6,736 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0837007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wong Lawrence Ttee 1050 N Point St Apt 1201 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
March 17, 1989

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 52 Page Street building, located in Hayes Valley, is a 4-story multi-family residential structure containing 8 units, built in 1907 and currently owned by Lawrence Wong 2015 Trust. The property has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the years, with the most substantial work completed in 2017 involving a mandatory seismic retrofit of the soft-story structure, classified as Tier 3, with work now marked complete and receiving a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC). The building suffered fire damage in 2007 that required extensive repairs, including roof replacement, wall repairs, and installation of safety features like shear walls and foundation bolts, costing approximately $300,000. Subsequent to this event, major systems upgrades were performed including a fire alarm system retrofit in 2009 ($14,000), complete electrical rework including a new 400-amp service installation, and plumbing upgrades including the installation of 8 new gas furnaces.

The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple Fire Code Violations documented in 2023 and 2019, and several fire-related incidents including alarm system malfunctions and cooking fires, though none resulted in injuries. There were also three fire violation cases between 2019 and 2023 related to alarm system maintenance, documentation, and sprinkler system issues, all of which have been abated. Earlier in its history, the building faced various maintenance challenges including water damage and mold issues in 2005-2006, lead paint concerns in 2006, and multiple complaints about construction-related disturbances in 2008. The building has undergone significant system improvements including the installation of backflow devices (2016), comprehensive electrical system updates (2008), and various plumbing improvements. Most notably, the building completed all requirements of San Francisco's mandatory seismic retrofit program and achieved compliance with the Maher Ordinance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 52 Page 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
17thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 852 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
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 58%
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

52 Page St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jun 04
Alarm Systems

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