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715 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0862028 7 units · 3 fl · 1922

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

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

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 715 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 1922
2 or more units
7 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 1922
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area4,590 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0862028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Montgomery Douglas Ttee 707 Haight St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
October 15, 2001

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit apartment building at 715 Haight Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Douglas Montgomery Living Trust, is a 3-story multi-family residential structure built in 1922. The building has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure upgrades in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 (costing $38,000) to comply with current fire code requirements, and the replacement of Federal Pacific breaker panels in late 2023 - a critical safety upgrade given the known issues with this equipment. The building previously completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.

The property has had recurring fire safety maintenance issues, particularly concerning the fire escape drop ladder, which resulted in multiple violations and a building complaint in 2022, though these were subsequently abated. Historical records show consistent attention to maintenance, including a reroofing project in 1991 and various repairs in 1984. While there have been several fire alarm system malfunctions recorded by the Fire Department, none resulted in injuries or significant damage. The building's recent permit history indicates active management of safety systems, including electrical upgrades and routine maintenance. Multiple 311 calls regarding the property between March and September 2024 primarily concerned external issues such as graffiti and driveway blocking, rather than building safety concerns. The most recent building inspection in December 2022 resulted in several violations related to fire safety equipment and common area maintenance, though these were resolved within a month.

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Risk rating

How 715 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
36thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 657 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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715 Haight St event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit Dec 08
Replace like for like 8 total federal pacific stab lock main breaker tenant panels. no increased load, no service work. upgrade grounding and bonding
Complete
Electrical PermitNov 17
Replace federal pacific main breaker panels for insurance company request

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