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720 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0846011 15 units · 3 fl · 1927

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 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 720 Haight 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 1927
2 or more units
15 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 1927
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area11,046 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0846011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Carol Altwarg 665 3Rd St Ste 408 San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit apartment building at 720 Haight Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Ocean Flo Lp, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1927. Most recently, in 2023, the building received a new roof at a cost of $22,966 and completed its mandatory soft-story seismic strengthening, which had been a requirement since 2019. The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, including multiple fire alarm and extinguisher complaints between 2017 and 2024, though these have generally been corrected promptly or found to have no merit.

Historic records show that the building underwent substantial fire repairs in 1994 following a significant incident, with improvements including the installation of a complete wet-type fire sprinkler system and local fire alarm system. Subsequent maintenance work has included various repairs to siding, water damage remediation, and deck replacement, indicating ongoing attention to building upkeep. The property has faced several compliance challenges, including a notable period in 2005-2006 when multiple fire safety issues were cited (including fire escape maintenance and garbage chute sprinklers), and a 2018-2019 situation regarding soft-story retrofit compliance. More recent history shows attention to boiler system maintenance, with the most recent complaint about boiler permit renewal being resolved in 2023. The building's current active complaint from July 2023 relates to common areas, though details are limited. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 have primarily concerned external issues such as graffiti and sidewalk cleaning, which are being addressed through normal municipal channels.

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Risk rating

How 720 Haight 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
13thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 893 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
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 66%
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

720 Haight St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jan 18
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued

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