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707 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0862029 6 units · 3 fl · 1917

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 707 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 1917
2 or more units
6 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 1917
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1917
Total area4,425 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0862029
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Montgomery Douglas Ttee 707 Haight St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 707 Haight Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Douglas Montgomery Living Trust, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure upgrades since its construction in 1917. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofits in 2016 (with subsequent plumbing and electrical adjustments in 2020), achieving Tier 3 status with CFC issuance. Recent safety improvements include a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in mid-2023, featuring new devices such as pull stations, smoke detectors, low-frequency sounders, and a new control panel to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements.

The building has a history of resolving maintenance issues promptly, with a fire escape ladder violation in 2002 being abated within two months, and routine housing inspections in 2002 and 2008 showing no persistent problems. Infrastructure enhancements include the installation of a roof-mounted solar system in 2013, featuring 20 modules and a new 60-amp main. While there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris issues in recent months (January 2025), these appear to be primarily related to city garbage cans rather than building-specific concerns, with all cases being resolved through appropriate channels. The building's maintenance record suggests regular attention to safety and infrastructure needs, with all significant permitting work being completed as required.

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Risk rating

How 707 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
67thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 339 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
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

707 Haight St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Sep 15
New 20a 120 v. power line installation
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