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525 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0860060 6 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 525 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
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0860060
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jn Nazzal Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Jiries & Neimeh Nazzal, Tru 2028 Fairmont Dr San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
041103

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Initial analysis

The property at 525 Haight Street is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1890, containing 6 units and housing a ground-floor commercial space currently occupied by Perilla Vietnamese Restaurant. The building has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements in recent years, including a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in March 2023 costing over $10,000, and the replacement of rusted gas lines at the meter completed in October 2024. The building's electrical system received substantial upgrades in 2015 with the replacement of five residential meter main boxes and two main subpanels, and earlier fire safety improvements were implemented in 1994 with the installation of a fire suppression system.

The property has a history of multiple building violations and complaints, particularly notable was a cluster of violations documented in 2008 related to security, fire safety, and maintenance issues, all of which were abated by December 2008. More recent building complaints include issues with an expired awning permit in 2023, and a 2020 complaint regarding non-compliant hood and duct system testing. The building's commercial space has maintained its restaurant status through various approvals, including ABC Type 41 license and Planning Code Section 711 permits. Recent maintenance activity has been consistently focused on addressing safety compliance requirements, as evidenced by the 2023 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to comply with SFFD requirements. The property has experienced recurring issues with graffiti on exterior surfaces, as documented in multiple 311 calls throughout 2024, though these do not directly impact building safety or resident amenities.

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Risk rating

How 525 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

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
33th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 688 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.2%
Moderate concern 38.1%
Severe concern 12.7%
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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525 Haight St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 05
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