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607-609 Waller St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0864025 4 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 607-609 Waller 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 1900
2 or more units
4 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 1900
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,610 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0864025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 14251 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
June 16, 2017

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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607 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
609 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
607 A Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The property at 607-609 Waller St is a three-story, multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, containing 4 units and owned by Phsw Investments Llc. Built in 1900, this flats/duplex-style building has undergone several significant renovations over the years, with the most recent improvements focusing on bathroom modernization in 2020 (cost: $13,500) and 2017 (cost: $14,000), including shower conversions, new vanities, and associated plumbing and electrical work. A major structural upgrade occurred in 2004 when the ground floor unit received substantial improvements including foundation replacement, subflooring work, dryrot repair, and new insulation (cost: $50,000), along with electrical system enhancements including new wiring for lighting and receptacles (cost: $50,000).

The building currently has several active violations from a 2008 inspection that remain unresolved, primarily related to fire safety and security requirements, including the need for proper fire extinguishers, handrails, deadlatch locks, and security features. These violations also include concerns about combustible storage and sanitation. The building's mechanical systems were updated in 2012 with the installation of new furnaces on the 2nd and 3rd floors, accompanied by gas line modifications. Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 have primarily concerned exterior maintenance issues such as graffiti, tree maintenance, and flooding, while there have been multiple reports of illegal parking in the vicinity. The only recorded fire-related incident was a false alarm due to system malfunction.

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Risk rating

How 607-609 Waller 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
60thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 411 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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607-609 Waller St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 30
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 17
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