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442-444 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0849015 5 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
Above average
avg 2.3
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 442-444 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
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0849015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Harvey & Kathryn Rudman Lvg
Mailing address
Rudman Harvey & Kathryn Tte P.O. Box 725 Lafayette CA 94549
Last sale
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444 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
442 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 442-444 Haight Street is a two-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Harvey & Kathryn Rudman Lvg. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years, with the most recent concerns centered around unauthorized signage installation, leading to permit applications in May 2024 for a double-face non-illuminated sign "velox" (42" by 22"). Between 2021-2024, the building faced multiple violations related to plumbing and electrical systems, including issues with water heater installation, malfunctioning fixtures, and electrical outlets, though these violations were generally abated by September 2021.

Earlier maintenance challenges include a 2015 complaint regarding foundation issues, and 2012 reports of safety concerns related to a deteriorating deck and emergency stairs. The building underwent significant work in the early 2000s, including reroofing in 2002, temporary shoring in 2003, and structural repairs in 2015. A history of plumbing and drainage problems was addressed in 2021 through comprehensive repairs to various fixtures. The property has been involved in various commercial zoning matters, including the past operation of a medical cannabis dispensary (2007-2015) and a 2008 fast-food/take-out establishment proposal. Recent 311 calls (2024) show ongoing issues with street-level cleanliness and maintenance, though these are generally external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 442-444 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
14th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 883 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
36%
No DBI
violation
64%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 25.5%
Moderate concern 30.9%
Severe concern 43.5%
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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The story over time

442-444 Haight St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit May 28
To comply with amnesty awning program to legalize a double face non illuminated sign " velox" w/dimensions 42" by 22" facing street
$1 · Complete
Building PermitMay 28
To comply w/awning amnesty program to legalize a double face non illuminated sign "velox" w/dimensions 42" by 22" facing street. sharing plans with 202405283030

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