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609-611 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0861034 3 units · 3 fl · 1890

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 609-611 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
3 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 1890
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area4,170 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0861034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Shaw Matthew & Nualan Magra 45 Hudson St Redwood City CA 94062
Last sale
April 04, 2014

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Included addresses

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609 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
611 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
609 A Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 609-611 Haight Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Shaw Family Trust and constructed in 1890, has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades. Most notably, in 2015-2016, the property underwent substantial upgrades including the addition of a new residential unit in the previously unoccupied ground floor, complete with kitchen, bathrooms, and bedroom installations, along with important safety improvements such as the installation of NFPA 13R fire sprinklers throughout the ground floor and a new reinforced concrete foundation replacing the original brick structure. The building has also seen various modernization efforts, including a comprehensive electrical rewiring of the basement commercial space in 2016, replacement of heating systems across units, and multiple bathroom and kitchen remodels.

Recent maintenance work includes front stair repairs completed in 2022, addressing safety and accessibility concerns. The property has experienced some recurring maintenance issues, as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding sidewalk cleanliness, graffiti, and various street maintenance needs, though these are external to the building itself. A historical compliance issue was noted in 2005 regarding unauthorized cannabis use, which has since been resolved, and a 2024 inspection confirmed the legal use of the basement unit as residential only. The most recent building maintenance activity was a missing side sewer vent cover issue resolved in March 2024. The building's infrastructure improvements, particularly the 2015 seismic upgrades and modern safety systems, demonstrate significant investment in maintaining and upgrading the property's structural integrity and safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 609-611 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

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
71stpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 298 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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609-611 Haight St event timeline

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2022
Building Permit May 16
10% stair repair (front stairs no change in design) only rotten wood & siding paint, scaffold for painting
$5,000 · Complete

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