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735-737 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0862026 2 units · 2 fl · 1913

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 735-737 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 1913
2 or more units
2 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 1913
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area3,124 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0862026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Oconnor Richard J,trustee 737 Haight St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
March 04, 1988

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737 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
735 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 735-737 Haight Street, owned by the Richard Oconnor Living Trust, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1913 in the Hayes Valley neighborhood. Recent activity includes a filed permit from September 2023 for the installation of a power door operator to improve disability access, though other recent permits show minimal construction activity. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over its history, including a 2006 project to replace a rear storage/roof deck/stair structure valued at $20,000, and electrical and plumbing upgrades in 2009 involving rewiring storage areas and relocating laundry facilities. A notable complaint was filed in June 2009 regarding construction debris accumulation in the backyard, though this was promptly abated within a week.

The property has experienced three documented carbon monoxide-related incidents, including detector activations and a CO incident, though no civilian injuries were reported in any case. The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure, with work done to repair area drains, electrical systems, and address previous fungus damage discovered in 1991. A recent interior renovation project was completed at 737 Haight Street to relocate a kitchen and create a new bedroom in Apartment Unit 2. Current environmental conditions around the property have been documented through 311 calls, with multiple reports of street cleaning issues and graffiti between July and December 2024, though these appear to be more related to public space maintenance than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 735-737 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
81stpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 195 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

735-737 Haight St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Oct 06
Change of use from retail to barbershop. limited ada upgrade of unisex restroom to include relocating restroom for full ada compliance and convert (e) restroom to an auxuilary washroom.
$26,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitOct 06
Add 2x bathroom with underground work

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