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780-790 Page St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0844015 14 units · 4 fl · 1912

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.

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 780-790 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 1912
2 or more units
14 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 1912
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
Units14
Floors4
Year built1912
Total area9,556 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0844015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
4500 E Pacific Coast Hwy St Long Beach CA 90804
Last sale
July 06, 2004

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780 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117
790 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The four-story, 14-unit multi-family residential building at 780-790 Page St in Hayes Valley, owned by 4051 Elm Street LLC, was constructed in 1912 and has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in September 2023, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing over $51,000 to comply with current San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and an updated fire panel. The building has experienced recurring fire alarm system issues, with multiple false alarms and system malfunctions reported between 2023 and 2024, though fortunately none resulted in civilian injuries. A carbon monoxide detector was activated with no CO detected in 2024.

The property has addressed various maintenance issues over its history, including a 2016 repair of dry rot in exterior stairs and lightwells costing $4,500. In 2017, a mandatory soft-story retrofit permit was withdrawn, indicating this requirement was not pursued by the owner. Historical records show regular routine housing inspections conducted in 1998, 1999, and 2005, with no significant violations noted in recent years. A cluster of recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to parking issues and street cleaning matters, indicating external urban challenges rather than building-specific problems. The most recent fire alarm system complaint from November 2024 remains open, though this appears consistent with the building's recent history of fire system adjustments and testing.

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Risk rating

How 780-790 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
28thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 739 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
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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 location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 47%
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

780-790 Page St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 27
Other excessive noise
Noise
311 RequestJun 27
Vehicle car alarm

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