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324-334 Waller St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0859010 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

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

This building has 7 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 324-334 Waller 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0859010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
429 Haight St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
December 22, 2021

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334 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
324 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 324-334 Waller Street in Hayes Valley is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Ko-ri Inc. The building has undergone several recent and significant renovations, most notably in late 2024, with permitted kitchen replacements and non-structural modifications in one of the units, including a $36,000 cabinet and countertop renovation. However, there are emerging concerns as evidenced by a 2024 complaint about unpermitted remodeling involving gas lines, water lines, and electrical work. The building has a documented history of lead paint issues, with a complaint filed in July 2024 regarding flaking lead paint and previous reports of unsafe lead paint remediation practices in 2018. A substantial cluster of building violations was recorded in 2006, including issues with smoke detectors, egress obstruction, interior surfaces, and concrete repairs, though these were all marked as abated by June 2006. The property has undergone various structural maintenance work over the years, including stair replacement and dry rot repairs in the early 2000s.

Recent inspections in 2024 revealed multiple health and safety concerns, including incidents of mold and mildew, rodent or insect infestations, and potential lead paint violations. A sidewalk permit was issued in 2008, and parking-related issues have been documented in recent years, though these are outside the building's direct operations. There is one active complaint (as of 2024) regarding unpermitted remodeling work, while most previous complaints and violations have been resolved or closed, including two fire-related violations from 2006 concerning locked exit doors and smoke detector requirements. The building has also been subject to various routine inspections and compliance requirements over the years, indicating ongoing monitoring of building conditions and maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 324-334 Waller 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
55thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 462 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
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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324-334 Waller St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 01
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