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769 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0862022A 13 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
At or below average
avg 2.3
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 769 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
13 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.

Building characteristics
Units13
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area9,848 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0862022A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Geraldine Earp Survivors Tr
Mailing address
Bertram Thomas Trustee 5209 Harbord Dr Oakland CA 94618
Last sale
042898

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 13-unit multi-family residential building at 769 Haight Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Geraldine Earp Survivors Trust, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades since its construction in 1926. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) and has recently invested in fire safety improvements, including a $23,700 fire alarm system upgrade in early 2024 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements. Recent improvements to individual units include a comprehensive renovation of Unit B's kitchen and bathroom in 2023, along with electrical and plumbing upgrades.

The building has a documented history of addressing fire safety concerns, with multiple fire alarm system upgrades and inspections between 2018-2024, though several fire-related complaints were logged between 2011-2024 regarding alarm systems and fire extinguishers, all of which were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Duplicate Complaint." More recent building complaints include an active issue from July 2023 regarding common areas, and a resolved boiler permit issue from September 2023. The property has undergone regular maintenance, including reroofing work in 1998 and 2007, and the installation of additional fire safety features such as sprinklers in 2001 (though this permit expired). Historical violations from 2001-2008 related to fire safety, egress, and security issues were all addressed and abated by October 2008. The building's management has demonstrated ongoing attention to building systems and safety requirements, as evidenced by recent permits for electrical upgrades, plumbing work, and building maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 769 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
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 20.3%
Moderate concern 41.2%
Severe concern 38.5%
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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769 Haight St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Aug 07
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
No Merit
311 RequestMar 29
Manhole cover off

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