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540-542 Page St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0842010 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 540-542 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,908 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0842010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yuan Sandy & Moy Nicholas
Mailing address
540 Page St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
022321

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542 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117
540 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 540-542 Page Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Nicholas Moy and Sandy Yuan, is a 1907 flats/duplex structure that has undergone significant modifications and faced several regulatory challenges over the past two decades. Most notably, between 2020-2021, the building underwent substantial improvements including a comprehensive second and third-floor remodel valued at $130,000, followed by the installation of a fire sprinkler system with eight heads on the third floor, and subsequent upgrades to the electrical and plumbing systems. A recent permit filed in February 2024 indicates work related to compliance with a physical inspection report and the removal of unauthorized additions to the first floor above the detached garage.

The property's history reveals past compliance issues, with building violations documented in 2005-2006 regarding alleged illegal dwelling units in the basement and attic, though these were ultimately abated. A tenant buyout of $12,500 was executed in June 2021, and there have been multiple parking enforcement incidents reported nearby between 2022-2024. The building's safety infrastructure has been notably improved with the installation of fire sprinklers and monitoring systems, with two cooking-related fire incidents recorded, though fortunately with no civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to parking issues and street maintenance rather than building-specific concerns, suggesting improved compliance with residential regulations in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 540-542 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

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
99th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 10 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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 permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.8%
Moderate concern 9.7%
Severe concern 2.5%
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

540-542 Page St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 17
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
Plumbing PermitJan 20
Units 540-542: to comply with physical inspection report cc8641 plumbing report.

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