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37-59 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0855012 6 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 37-59 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
6 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 1900
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,025 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0855012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1355 Valencia Street San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

55 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102
47 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102
39 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102
57 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102
49 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102
45 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102
37 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102
43 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102
59 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102
51 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102
53 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102
41 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 37-59 Haight Street, built in 1900, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events over the past decades. Most notably, there were issues with rear staircase repairs in 2004 that resulted in multiple notices of violation before being abated in April 2004. A concerning electrical safety incident occurred in July 2006 involving potentially hazardous wiring associated with unauthorized activities, though this was resolved by August 2006. The building has shown recurring maintenance needs, including structural repairs to the deck in 1998, sheetrock replacement in 1993, and electrical work in 2006 involving the removal of temporary power cords.

The property has a notable history of fire safety concerns, particularly during 2009 when there were violations related to blocked exits and operating without a permit, though these were corrected. Additional fire complaints from 2011-2019 indicate ongoing monitoring of safety conditions, with most being found to have no merit or were corrected. Housing complaints from various years reveal issues such as unfinished hardwood floors, problematic stove conditions, flooding, and an active room count dispute from 1999-2023. The building's recent history (2024) has seen numerous reports of encampments and graffiti in the vicinity, though these are external to the building itself and have all been marked as resolved.

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Risk rating

How 37-59 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
60thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 411 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Number of units

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
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

37-59 Haight St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jul 16
Change all the electrical wires in the unit.
Issued
Plumbing PermitJul 13
Work category: 2pa; bathroom plumbing: relocate the existing toilet and lavatory sink. install a new bathtub. install a new tub and shower valve. connect all required hot water, cold water, drain, waste, and vent piping. kitchen plumbing: install a new kitchen faucet. install and connect the new kitchen sink drain and water supply lines.

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