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604 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0847007 3 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 604 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0847007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dearman Kelly
Mailing address
217 Upper Ter San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story mixed-use building at 604 Haight Street, owned by Dearman Kelly, was constructed in 1900 and contains three residential units plus ground-level commercial space. The property is currently facing a significant unresolved fire damage issue, with an active violation filed in June 2023 regarding structural damage to rear stairs and landing, for which fire damage repair permits were filed in February 2024 to address the unsafe conditions. The building underwent accessibility improvements in 2021 to comply with the Accessible Business Entry Program, involving modifications to the primary business entry without structural or MEP work. Historical records show a roofing project from 1991, though this permit has expired.

The property has experienced a series of maintenance and cleanliness issues in the surrounding area over the past year, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 reporting problems including overflowing garbage cans, graffiti (on sidewalks and signal boxes), and waste cleanup needs on public spaces. While these external issues don't directly impact the building's safety or habitability, they may affect the general environment around the property. Additionally, the building has received recognition as a Legacy Business, with its application approved under the name "Life," though the specific nature of the business is not detailed in the records.

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Risk rating

How 604 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
59th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 421 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 45.5%
Moderate concern 46.4%
Severe concern 8.1%
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

604 Haight St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Project Dec 18
The project proposes to repair and rebuild legally existing non-complying rear deck and stairs in-kind due to fire damage and to abate DBI NOV #202310066. No 311 notification required per Planning Code Section 311(b)(4) interpretation
Closed - Approval Ltr Issued

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