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140 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0852005A 12 units · 3 fl · 1905

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 2.3
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 140 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 1905
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area8,970 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0852005A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mitchell Susan M
Mailing address
Susan Mitchell 69 Rossi Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
050898

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Initial analysis

140 Haight Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1905, currently owned by Susan M. Mitchell and located in Hayes Valley. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including a major fire alarm system upgrade in late 2023 costing approximately $27,880 to comply with current fire code requirements, following an earlier 2021 installation of low frequency sounders and replacement of the fire alarm control panel costing $36,000. The building received a new roof in 2022 at a cost of $19,875, and Unit 9 underwent a kitchen and bathroom remodel in early 2022 costing $30,000, with associated plumbing and electrical work properly permitted and completed. However, there are several active building violations from July 2023 that require attention, including issues with the fire escape drop ladder, gas utility shutoff tools, and various compliance affidavits.

The building's maintenance history shows periodic attention to infrastructure needs, including a sewer line replacement in 2014 and a series of fire safety inspections and repairs between 2004 and 2005. While there have been multiple fire alarm system activations and some fire safety violations over the years, most have been related to system malfunctions or maintenance issues rather than actual emergencies, with no civilian injuries reported in any of the documented incidents. A notable complaint from 2020 highlighted concerning tenant-manager interactions and maintenance issues, though this complaint is no longer active. There have been ongoing issues with graffiti and sidewalk maintenance in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2024, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 140 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
26th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 760 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.8%
Moderate concern 34.5%
Severe concern 29.8%
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

140 Haight St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Nov 19
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued
311 RequestJun 12
Garbage and debris

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