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1542-1548 Hayes St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1199011 6 units · 3 fl · 1906

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1542-1548 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 1906
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area5,460 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1199011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Marienthal Kim & Barbara
Mailing address
1 Montrose Rd Berkeley CA 94707
Last sale
100112

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1546 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1544 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1542 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1548 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1542-1548 Hayes Street in Park North was built in 1906 and is currently owned by Kim & Barbara Marienthal. The building's maintenance history shows several significant structural improvements, including deck and stair replacements on three levels in 1998 (with prior attempts in 1997) and a reroofing project in 1994. Historical complaints from 2014 noted issues with construction work occurring during early weekend mornings, while a serious complaint from 1998 highlighted multiple concerns including inconsistent garbage pickup, unclean stairwell carpets, security issues with the front gate, malfunctioning intercom system, and power problems affecting lighting.

In recent years (2023-2024), there have been numerous encampment-related incidents reported in the vicinity of the building, with eight documented cases of encampment cleanup required between August 2023 and January 2024. Other recent issues include graffiti (February 2024), a damaged tree (June 2023), a collapsed sidewalk (June 2023), and hazardous materials cleanup involving broken glass (March 2023). The building has experienced several fire-related incidents over the years, though none resulted in civilian injuries and most were minor situations such as water leaks, service calls, smoke scares, and electrical equipment issues. A fire complaint from August 2009 was resolved with conditions corrected.

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Risk rating

How 1542-1548 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
47th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 422 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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 size

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.9%
Moderate concern 21.1%
Severe concern 24.1%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1542-1548 Hayes St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Mar 20
Hazardous materials
Glass
311 RequestMar 19
Hazardous materials

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