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545-547 Oak St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0841021 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 545-547 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1900
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,610 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0841021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1309 Vista Grande Ave Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
December 23, 2015

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545 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102
547 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 545-547 Oak Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Platinum Bowl LLC, has undergone significant safety improvements and unit modifications since 2016. Most recently, in November 2023, the building received an upgraded fire alarm system including new smoke detectors, pull stations, and horn/strobes throughout the property, while a sprinkler monitoring system was installed in late 2016 (following a $30,000 fire sprinkler system installation in 2016 that included 54 heads throughout the building). The property underwent substantial renovations in 2016-2017, including the addition of a new unit on the first floor (with two bedrooms, three full baths, kitchen, family room, and living room), complete reroofing with 30-year shingles, and extensive electrical and plumbing upgrades affecting all units and common areas. Multiple bathroom and kitchen remodels were completed in 2016-2017 across units A and B of both 545 and 547 addresses.

The building's maintenance and safety history shows most issues have been addressed promptly, including prior violations related to fire escape maintenance and central alarm certification in 2002, and multiple complaints in 2013-2014 regarding plumbing, mold, and electrical issues which were subsequently resolved. A recent fire alarm system complaint from September 2024 was also corrected within three weeks. Historical complaints regarding unit conditions, such as peeling paint, ceiling issues, and unauthorized boiler installation in 2013-2014, have been addressed through subsequent permit work. While there have been some recent maintenance concerns in 2023-2024 regarding the building's surroundings (with multiple reports of debris and sewer issues), these are external to the building itself. The property's evolution from 2000-2023 reflects a pattern of significant investment in safety systems and modernization, particularly during the 2016 renovation period, with ongoing attention to maintaining building codes and addressing resident concerns.

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Risk rating

How 545-547 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
59thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 421 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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545-547 Oak St event timeline

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2024
Fire Complaint Sep 25
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected

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