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1974-1978 Hayes St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1195006 5 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 North Panhandle — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1974-1978 Hayes 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 1909
2 or more units
5 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 1909
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area4,659 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1195006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1537 8th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
July 30, 2010

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1976 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1978 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1974 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1974-1978 Hayes Street in Park North, owned by Hayes Elite Property Investment, was constructed in 1909 and has undergone several significant renovations over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Soft Story Retrofit in 2023 (Tier 3 - Work Complete, CFC Issued) after receiving multiple Notices of Violation in 2017 and 2019 for non-compliance with seismic retrofit requirements. The property has seen consistent maintenance and upgrades, including a 2020 permit for relocating and remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, adding full bathrooms, and removing hallway bearing walls, though this permit was filed but may not be marked as completed in the records. Significant improvements were made in 2010-2011, including electrical upgrades (200-amp service), plumbing installations (multiple bathrooms, kitchens, water heaters), and heating system updates, along with interior remodeling of a second-floor unit.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety and building codes, with the Soft Story Retrofit being a major focus of compliance efforts. Fire safety records indicate two incidents, one involving heat from worn wiring and another concerning a malfunctioning alarm system, both with no civilian injuries reported. The property underwent a tenant buyout of two tenants for $65,000 in January 2020, and recent 311 calls primarily relate to street maintenance issues like graffiti and garbage, which are external to the building's management. The building has maintained active compliance with housing codes post-2017, with violations being addressed and abated, demonstrating responsive management to legal and safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1974-1978 Hayes 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
55thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 359 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
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

1974-1978 Hayes St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Sep 17
Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1 to meet 75 db in all sleeping areas.
$22,400 · Complete
Electrical PermitSep 08
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet

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