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395-399 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0858018 4 units · 3 fl · 1890

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
Above average
avg 2.2
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above 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 395-399 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
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area5,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0858018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
399 Haight St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
July 30, 1993

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397 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102
395 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102
399 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 395-399 Haight Street, owned by Najjar Jamil K & Fatmeh, was built in 1890 and has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the years. Most notably, in 2018, the building faced multiple violations that required repairs to floor tiles, installation of self-closing doors, window repairs, and heater functionality fixes. These issues were addressed through various permits totaling approximately $2,900, including plumbing and electrical work. The building has experienced recurring safety-related concerns, with a 2021 complaint regarding a potentially hazardous fire escape. Historical maintenance records from 2006 reveal multiple violations, including concerns about fire safety, unauthorized work, and mold conditions in the ground floor storage area. Fire incident records indicate five responses between 2006 and 2024, though none resulted in civilian injuries, including a building fire, toxic condition response, CO detector activation, cooking fire, and water problem incident.

Recent records from late 2024 show ongoing maintenance challenges, primarily related to garbage management on the property, with multiple reports of debris and cleanup needed in the vicinity. The building has undergone regular housing inspections, with routine violations being documented and subsequently addressed, including issues with carbon monoxide/smoke detectors, garbage bin placement, and damaged planter boxes. Historical permits show various repair and compliance work, including window repairs, floor tile repairs, and security improvements such as gate installations. The property has experienced both building and fire code violations over the years, though all have been marked as closed or abated, indicating formal resolution through required repairs or corrections. The most recent inspection records from 2018 indicate that major compliance issues were addressed, though the frequency of recent 311 calls suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with respect to exterior upkeep and garbage management.

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Risk rating

How 395-399 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
57thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 442 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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)

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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395-399 Haight St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 09
Public works
bses request for service

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