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985-999 Oak St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0845025 8 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 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 985-999 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
8 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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area8,280 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0845025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 16608 San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
July 10, 1997

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985 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117
999 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117
989 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117
991 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117
987 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 8-unit apartment building at 985-999 Oak Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Chris and Cathy Giouzelis, has undergone numerous improvements and faced several significant issues since its construction in 1900. The property was identified as a Mandatory Soft Story Program participant in 2018 (as a Tier 4 building), and while this violation was officially marked as not active in 2024 with the Certificate of Final Completion issued, there was a period of non-compliance that drew attention in 2022-2023. The building has seen substantial renovation work in recent years, including the installation of a handicap-accessible bathroom in 2022 costing $20,000, multiple bathroom and kitchen renovations in 2020 with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades totaling over $125,000, and the addition of new skylights.

Historical records show earlier building violations from 2002 related to security and fire safety, including requirements for proper exit door hardware and removal of combustible storage, though these were all abated by July 2002. The property has maintained regular inspections since then, with the most recent routine housing inspection in 2008 and soft-story compliance inspections in 2022-2024. Recent activity in 2024-2025 has primarily consisted of street-level maintenance issues, such as debris removal and graffiti cleaning, as documented in several 311 calls, most of which have been resolved. The building's maintenance history shows generally proactive management, though the initial soft-story compliance issues and the substantial adjustment of project valuations in 2020 (from $850,000 to $35,000) suggest some complexity in project oversight during that period.

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Risk rating

How 985-999 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
18thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 842 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
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 56%
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

985-999 Oak St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jun 15
Deferred submittal mep reference 202601023180.
$1 · Issued
Building PermitMar 05
Install (1) non-electric double faced projecting sign: "third wheel coffee: logo"

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