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668-672 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0847017 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 668-672 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
NC1
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 area6,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0847017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Clare Tavern Llc
Mailing address
668 Haight St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
030807

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670 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
668 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
672 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 668-672 Haight Street is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Clare Tavern LLC. The building has undergone several significant modifications and faced various regulatory challenges over the past two decades. In 2006-2007, the property received particular attention due to unauthorized facade modifications at the commercial space, resulting in multiple building violations and abatement proceedings that were resolved by October 2007 through proper permitting and a $20,000 renovation to install new wood windows, doors, and millwork. More recent improvements include a substantial electrical upgrade in 2015, featuring a new 400A service with residential and commercial meters.

The building's commercial space has consistently retained its active nightlife character, with records showing approved permits for live entertainment and pool table installation. However, it has also faced several compliance issues, including a disability access complaint in 2016 regarding restroom signage, and more recent concerns in 2021 about accessibility issues. The property has experienced periodic maintenance and security challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to street cleaning, graffiti, and debris removal. Fire safety records indicate three complaints between 2010 and 2021, with at least one relating to operations without proper permits, though conditions were corrected in each case. The building's facade and bar area have been recurring focal points for both improvements and regulatory scrutiny, with historical records noting unauthorized modifications requiring subsequent correction through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 668-672 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
21th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 811 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
45%
No DBI
violation
55%
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 size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.9%
Moderate concern 46.6%
Severe concern 9.5%
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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668-672 Haight St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Jul 15
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