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235 Oak St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0838031 27 units · 3 fl · 1911

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 235 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 1911
2 or more units
27 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.

Building characteristics
Units27
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area13,047 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0838031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Artal Living Trust
Mailing address
Artal John L& Artal Trini,t 1311 Sutter St Ste 200A San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
063003

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Initial analysis

The 27-unit apartment building at 235 Oak Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Artal Living Trust, is a three-story structure built in 1911 that has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, in 2015 the building completed mandatory soft-story structural upgrading work, which included installing shearwalls and grade beams, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements. The building has recently undergone substantial electrical upgrades, with all units receiving new Siemens panels in May 2024, following a 2019 water line replacement. The property has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, including violations and inspections in 2019 for alarm systems, sprinkler/standpipe systems, and electrical systems, though these violations have since been abated.

Historical records from the building show various maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly in the early 2000s, including multiple housing code violations in 2002 related to fire safety, security requirements, and smoke enclosure systems, all of which were abated by May 2002. There was also a sequence of building complaints in 2003-2004 regarding plumbing, electrical, and kitchen issues, along with unauthorized construction work. More recent concerns have primarily focused on common area maintenance, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and sidewalk issues. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing major systems through periodic upgrades, including kitchen renovations in the early 2000s and roof work in the late 1980s, though some historical permits from the 1980s are noted as expired. The property is classified as a Tier 2 soft-story building, with these seismic improvements having been completed and certified.

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Risk rating

How 235 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

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
8th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 945 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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 severity forecast
No violation 18.7%
Moderate concern 63.6%
Severe concern 17.7%
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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The story over time

235 Oak St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 10
311 service request
Encampment
311 RequestOct 02
311 service request

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