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229 Laussat St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0860047 2 units · 3 fl · 1890

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 229 Laussat 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0860047
Ownership

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

Owner name
Djabri Wajih Francis
Mailing address
229 Laussat St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
121415

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 229 Laussat Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Djabri Wajih Francis, is a 2-unit structure built in 1890. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance work over the past two decades, including a $11,000 reroofing project completed in 2022, termite-related repairs in 2017, and deck repairs with basement mildew remediation addressed in 2002. The property has maintained compliance with necessary electrical inspections, with the last recorded inspections completed in 2002. Historical records indicate that the lot was split into two, containing an existing single-family dwelling and the two-unit flat, requiring variance zoning (VZ) approval due to substandard lot sizes.

The property's recent history (2021-2025) shows ongoing urban environmental challenges typical of the Hayes Valley neighborhood, with multiple reports of encampments, waste, and debris on nearby public spaces. Between 2021 and 2025, there have been eight documented encampment-related incidents, all of which were resolved through various municipal services, with the most recent encampment cleanup occurring in November 2023. There were also instances of street cleaning required for human/animal waste (September 2021 and September 2022) and reports concerning garbage and construction debris on the street (with the most recent in January 2025). While these external environmental issues affect the immediate neighborhood, they are typical of the urban setting and are managed by city services, rather than directly impacting the building's internal conditions or management. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with no documented internal building code violations or safety concerns in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 229 Laussat 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
90th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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 location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.0%
Moderate concern 11.3%
Severe concern 4.6%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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229 Laussat St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 19
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