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48 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0853004 26 units · 3 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 48 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 1925
2 or more units
26 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1925
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
Units26
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area16,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0853004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Likerman Charles & Mavoides 8534 E Vista Del Lago Scottsdale AZ 85255
Last sale
September 10, 1999

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Initial analysis

The 48 Haight Street apartment building is a 3-story, 26-unit multi-family residential structure built in 1925, currently owned by Charles R Likerman & Alice. The property has undergone significant maintenance and improvement work in recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2015-2016 (cost: $95,000) with the addition of shear walls. Recent improvements include a $25,000 remodel of apartment #25's kitchen and bathroom completed in 2024, along with electrical rewiring and upgrades, and similar renovation work completed in other units such as #7 (2017) and #24 (2015). The building's infrastructure has received attention with a new roof installed in 2016 (cost: $36,000) and various plumbing upgrades throughout multiple units.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over its history, with the most significant cluster of violations occurring in 2001-2008, including problems with fire safety systems, window repairs, and garbage receptacle concerns, all of which were ultimately abated by November 2008. More recent history shows relatively few serious violations, with fire alarm system maintenance issues noted in 2017 and 2021 being promptly corrected. Historical complaint records (1995-2004) indicate past water leakage and roof issues, but these appear to have been addressed through subsequent renovations. The property appears to have maintained compliance with current building codes, as evidenced by the completion of the soft-story retrofit program and recent unit upgrades, though there have been ongoing issues with street-level maintenance and cleanliness as reflected in multiple 311 calls in 2024. Recent fire inspection records (2021) show proper alarm system maintenance, with the most recent fire-related incidents being limited to false alarms or system malfunctions with no reported injuries.

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Risk rating

How 48 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
6thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 965 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

48 Haight St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 11
Administrative permit to document the legal use and occupany of structure as a 3-story, 26 unit apartment building. this determination is based on a review of records including sanborn maps, assessor's records and dbi site visit. no work under this permit.
$1 · Complete
Planning RecordNov 12
Request for zoning verification letter

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