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1594-1598 Hayes St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1199017

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1594-1598 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 1908
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF 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 1908
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area8,646 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1199017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Benny Cheung P.O. Box 10704 Zephyr Cove NV 89448
Last sale
040419

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1594 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1598 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1596 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 1594-1598 Hayes Street is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by 1594-1598 Hayes Street LLC. The building has undergone significant renovations over the past several years, most notably a major interior remodeling project in 2020-2021 that involved adding bedrooms and bathrooms across multiple units (1594A, 1594B, 1596, and 1598), along with new electrical fixtures, plumbing updates, and window replacements. A critical safety upgrade was completed in late 2022, including an improved fire alarm system with new devices and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to comply with San Francisco Fire Department requirements.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over its history, with the most recent concerns involving work dust management in 2022. Earlier violations from 2003 regarding fire safety and building maintenance were resolved by 2004. More recent tenant complaints from 2018-2019 included reports of low water pressure, pest issues, and construction-related disturbances. The property has recorded multiple fire department calls, though most were for non-fire alarm system malfunctions or outside equipment issues, with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily concern waste management and maintenance issues on the property's exterior. Two planned ADU installations were withdrawn in 2024, and various permits have been consolidated and properly closed as part of ongoing building improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1594-1598 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
24th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 606 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.3%
Moderate concern 40.9%
Severe concern 2.8%
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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The story over time

1594-1598 Hayes St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 09
Sidewalk defect
lifted sidewalk other
311 RequestJan 14
Garbage and debris

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