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655-659 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0861028 5 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 655-659 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 1900
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0861028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hey Group Llc
Mailing address
Philip H Peterson 6410 Stanley Ave San Diego CA 92115
Last sale
082614

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659 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
655 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
657 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 655-659 Haight Street is a 3-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Hey Group LLC. The building experienced significant structural issues in late 2015, leading to multiple code violations that required extensive repairs throughout 2016. Notable violations included problems with stairs, weatherproofing, siding, egress obstruction, lead paint hazards, and washer/dryer installations. These violations, documented in complaint #201581631, were collectively addressed through several permits totaling approximately $21,200 in repair work, including foundation post replacements at the rear staircase and rear siding and staircase repairs due to dry rot. The building has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofitting work (Tier 4) and received a Certificate of Final Completion, demonstrating structural compliance.

More recent history shows several maintenance and compliance issues, including three 311 calls in 2024 regarding noise from nearby entertainment venues and multiple reports of garbage and debris. Fire safety inspections have been conducted regularly, with the most recent false alarm and smoke detector incidents showing no civilian injuries. The building's electrical system received attention in 2013 with the installation of Ufer grounding. Two complaints regarding fire safety and escape were filed in 2008, though these were promptly corrected. Tenants should note that while many historical maintenance and code compliance issues have been resolved, recent 311 calls indicate ongoing concerns with building surroundings and neighborhood noise, particularly from nearby entertainment venues. However, the property appears to have addressed all major structural and safety requirements as of the latest available data.

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Risk rating

How 655-659 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
46th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 555 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.3%
Moderate concern 22.9%
Severe concern 27.8%
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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655-659 Haight St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jan 13
There is not a working stove and oven.
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