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775-777 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0862022 11 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
Above average
avg 2.3
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 775-777 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 1926
2 or more units
11 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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area9,280 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0862022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gildea Susan Dienstag
Mailing address
6737 Oakwood Dr Oakland CA 94611
Last sale
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775 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
777 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 11-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 775-777 Haight Street, owned by Susan Dienstag Gildea and constructed in 1926, has undergone numerous renovations and faced several compliance issues over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2024, the building has been working to achieve compliance with sound level requirements in sleeping areas and fire alarm notification systems, with permits issued for these modifications in March 2024. The building has a documented history of fire alarm system issues, with multiple violations and complaints related to alarm systems between 2007 and 2022, though these were generally corrected promptly. Significant recent improvements include the 2021 remodeling of Unit #1 (kitchen, bathroom, electrical work) and 2019 renovations in Unit #3 (kitchen and bathroom updates), along with exterior work like siding replacement in 2019 and backflow valve replacement in late 2023. The building has faced various maintenance challenges over the years, including a 2023 complaint about common areas (still active as of the latest data) and a 2023 violation regarding unauthorizeed awning installation, which has since been resolved. Historical data from 2001 reveals a period requiring multiple repairs and code compliance issues, including fire escape maintenance, lead paint concerns, and window repairs, all of which were abated by August 2001.

The building's safety systems have been a recurring focus, with routine inspections revealing various fire system maintenance needs, though recent records suggest these issues have been mostly addressed. The property has maintained an active response to regulatory requirements, as evidenced by the recent sound level compliance work and ongoing maintenance of life safety systems. In terms of building infrastructure, the property has completed its soft-story retrofit requirements as a Tier 4 building, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety regulations. Other notable features include the potential for three accessory dwelling units (as per planning records) and recent efforts to address graffiti and exterior maintenance issues through various 311 calls and city services. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues and requires continued attention to fire safety systems, recent renovations suggest active management and improvement of living conditions.

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Risk rating

How 775-777 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
14th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 883 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
36%
No DBI
violation
64%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 17.2%
Moderate concern 29.2%
Severe concern 53.6%
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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The story over time

775-777 Haight St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 12
Work category: 1p; 777 haight, unit #6: referencing (building permit # 202508223773) bathroom and kitchen remodel in unit #6
Issued
Fire ComplaintJan 23
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