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1359 Hayes St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1204032 15 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Panhandle
Above average
avg 1.7
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1359 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 1925
2 or more units
15 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.

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 1925
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area11,017 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1204032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
220 Montgomery Street, Suit San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
032621

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 1359 Hayes Street, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by 1359 Hayes Associates LLC, has undergone significant improvements and experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. The property completed its soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) and received a Certificate of Final Completion, demonstrating seismic safety compliance. Recent safety upgrades include a new underground fire service line installed in 2021 ($7,000), and an upgraded fire alarm system with sprinkler monitoring installed in 2020 ($20,000), bringing the building's safety features up to current codes. In 2020, the building added three new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the basement garage area, along with associated sprinkler and electrical system installations. These improvements were followed by multiple renovation projects, including a 2020 kitchen and bathroom remodel in Apartment 7 ($36,000).

The building has experienced several notable issues requiring attention. In November 2023, the property received multiple building violations related to fire safety, including problems with fire escape ladders, fire extinguisher maintenance, and gas utility shutoff tools, though these were marked as not active and reportedly abated by January 2024. A routine boiler permit issue was documented in October 2024 and remains active as of now. Historical complaints from March 2020 raised concerns about construction work during shelter-in-place orders, fire escape blockages, and other safety-related issues, though these have since been resolved. The building's maintenance history shows regular upgrades to essential systems, including a 2020 electrical service upgrade from 200A to 400A and various plumbing improvements. While there have been multiple fire safety complaints over the years related to alarm systems and sprinklers, most have been resolved promptly with minimal impact on resident safety. The property maintains active compliance with San Francisco's housing and fire codes, though recent violations suggest some ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1359 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
2th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 781 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.7%
Moderate concern 64.0%
Severe concern 22.3%
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

1359 Hayes St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jan 16
Kitchen remodel including 20 recessed lights and a new sub panel.for apartment #6
Complete
Plumbing PermitJan 09
Unit 6: kitchen remodel, new drain for sink, gas line for stove.

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