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482-484 Waller St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0860019 2 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
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 482-484 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,904 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0860019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sherman Sarah F Trustee 8276 Cliffe Way Sacramento CA 95828
Last sale

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482 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
484 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 482-484 Waller Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Sarah F Dennis S/p Revoc Tr, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2024, multiple serious violations were documented, including water penetration problems, rodent infestations, and the need for compliance documentation, all of which were addressed and abated by July 2024. There have been recurring fire safety concerns, with violations issued in December 2024 for both fire extinguishers and alarm systems, following a similar pattern of violations for alarm systems in 2021 and extinguishers in 2018, suggesting an ongoing issue with fire safety maintenance. The building underwent previous improvements in 2014, including kitchen renovations with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades, though multiple tenant complaints in 2024 indicate continuing maintenance challenges, including bathroom leaks, electrical issues, and concerns about smoke detector installation. The property's maintenance history shows attention to various systems, with improvements made during 2014 including kitchen cabinet upgrades, gas line repairs, and electrical system enhancements, but recent violations and complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that have required attention from housing inspection services. The building's history also includes earlier violations from 1998 related to compliance with an inspection report from 1993, indicating a long-standing need for attention to building systems and maintenance issues.

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Risk rating

How 482-484 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
28thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 739 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
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 47%
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

482-484 Waller St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jan 21
Remove old 100a panel & replace with new 100 a panel. like for like
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Electrical PermitJan 21
Remove old 100a panel and replace with new 100a panel. like for like

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