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601 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0861001 24 units · 6 fl · 1931

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
Above average
avg 2.3
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 601 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 1931
2 or more units
24 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 1931
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
Units24
Floors6
Year built1931
Total area16,872 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0861001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
78 Alta Vista Way #1 Daly City CA 94014
Last sale
042602

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255 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117
601 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 24-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building at 601 Haight Street, owned by 255 Steiner LLC and constructed in 1931, has undergone significant renovations and improvements in recent years. In 2023, the building received important safety upgrades, including a fire alarm system improvement to comply with SF Fire Code requirements, though there was a temporary violation issued for sleeping area requirements that was abated in August 2023. The property has seen extensive interior renovations, particularly in 2022, when multiple units (201-602) underwent kitchen conversions to bedrooms, kitchen relocations, and bathroom rehabilitations. The building's infrastructure was also improved with the installation of new domestic hot water boilers in early 2023 and the replacement of water supply lines between the meter and the salon basement in mid-2022.

The building has a history of addressing various maintenance and compliance issues, including recent fire safety upgrades and antenna installations on the rooftop in 2022-2023. A notable complaint was filed in November 2023 regarding accessibility issues in the basement salon area, and there were several fire code violations recorded in recent years, though most have been promptly addressed. The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between November 2024 and January 2025. Historical records show past concerns with mold, mildew, and interior maintenance issues dating back to 2009, which were subsequently resolved. The building's wireless telecommunications infrastructure has been regularly updated, with multiple permits issued for AT&T and Dish installations between 2022 and 2024, including the recent transfer of existing meter to new Dish service in April 2024.

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Risk rating

How 601 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
9th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 935 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 18.1%
Moderate concern 73.8%
Severe concern 8.1%
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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The story over time

601 Haight St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 23
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJul 18
Garbage and debris

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