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774-776 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0846018 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 774-776 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0846018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michel I & Suhaila M Alaraj
Mailing address
5361 Camino Altamira Castro Valley CA 94546
Last sale
090418

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776 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
774 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 774-776 Haight Street, owned by Michel I & Suhaila M Alaraj, has undergone significant changes and renovations since 2015. The property, built in 1900, contains both residential and commercial spaces and has experienced several notable transformations, including a change of use for the former retail space to institutional community use in 2018, though with some complications regarding unauthorized facade alterations. Multiple construction projects took place between 2015-2016, including seismic upgrades, electrical service improvements (installing a 400-amp service), and various plumbing updates such as sewer pipe replacements and bathroom installations. The building has a history of work-related complaints, particularly in 2015 when there were concerns about unauthorized gutting of the structure and potential lead paint hazards. Earlier modifications from 2004-2010 included significant electrical and plumbing upgrades, with the second-floor unit receiving comprehensive renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 2009.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved routine maintenance and environmental issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to graffiti removal and garbage concerns. While there was an attempt in 2016 to expand the building vertically and horizontally to add two additional units, this proposal was disapproved. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to fundamental systems such as electrical and plumbing, with significant investments in infrastructure improvements. All major construction projects have been completed, with the exception of some expired permits, and there is no current active litigation or safety concerns reported in the recent history of the property. The most recent building complaints and 311 calls have primarily concerned external maintenance issues rather than internal building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 774-776 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

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
85th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 154 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.4%
Moderate concern 14.0%
Severe concern 5.6%
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

774-776 Haight St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Feb 04
Change of use from institutional community use to retail per Sec 186(a). Non conforming commercial use established per 7620ZAD.
Closed
Building PermitJan 28
Change of use from social/philanthropic facility- community office to retail flower shop facility. change of use only - with furniture and fixtures. note: this space was used for retail under previous permits. ref #201803022719.

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