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430-434 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0849013 3 units · 3 fl · 1890

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.2
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 430-434 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 1890
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.

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 1890
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area4,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0849013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
434 Haight St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
August 31, 1999

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430 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
434 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
432 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 430-434 Haight Street is a three-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1890, containing three units and classified as a Flat & Store with 4 units or less. Recent history shows significant ongoing street maintenance concerns in 2024, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and cleaning issues, including documented instances of human waste and needles near the property. The building has experienced three fire-related incidents in recent years, including two smoke detector malfunctions and a contained trash fire, although none resulted in civilian injuries.

The building underwent several construction-related modifications in 2009, including the replacement of front exterior stairs ($6,500), revisions to eliminate shear walls and foundation work at the west property line, and plumbing work for a sewer trap installation. A notable building complaint was filed in 2010 regarding improper paint scraping procedures that resulted in debris affecting neighboring properties, though this issue was eventually abated in 2011. The property's maintenance history includes governmental oversight of street space and sidewalk usage in multiple instances, with the most recent activity involving a street cleaning request in early 2025. While there was a kitchen remodeling permit issued in 1990, its current status is expired and appears to no longer be relevant to the building's present conditions. The property has shown consistent engagement with city services throughout 2024, particularly in response to cleanliness and maintenance issues in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 430-434 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
26thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 760 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
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 49%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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430-434 Haight St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint May 12
Date last observed: 11-may-26; time last observed: present; floor: first floo; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; illegal unit; damaged walls; illegal change of use; ; additional information: there are various issues in the unit including mold, rodents, water intrusions, unfinished work on the ceiling. also, it is unclear whether this unit is permitted as commercial/residential. please determine whether it is a legal unit.;
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