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1801 Hayes St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1209001 6 units · 4 fl · 1911

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
0
FewerMore

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

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1801 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 1911
2 or more units
6 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 1911
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
Units6
Floors4
Year built1911
Total area5,325 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1209001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sutro Property Mgmt Po Box 885373 San Francisco CA 94188
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The four-story, six-unit apartment building at 1801 Hayes Street in Park North, owned by Michael D & Susan E Brusato, has undergone several significant improvements since its 1911 construction, with particular attention to safety and modernization. The building completed mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2017-2019, achieving compliance with San Francisco's Soft Story Ordinance through the installation of plywood shear walls at a cost of $90,000. Recent concerns emerged regarding unauthorized washer/dryer installations in Unit 3, first reported in March 2021 and formally addressed through permits filed in June 2022 for both electrical and plumbing work, which followed a routine safety inspection in 2017 that noted various fire safety violations including issues with the fire alarm system and carbon monoxide alarms - all of which were abated by May 2017.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure, including reroofing work completed in 2000, though some permits from earlier years are now expired. Two fire system-related incidents were recorded, one in 2007 and another in 2017, both resolved with conditions corrected. Recent external conditions around the property have been documented through multiple 311 calls between November 2024 and January 2025, primarily relating to street cleaning and graffiti issues, which have generally been addressed and closed. The building's compliance with soft story requirements has been confirmed as "Work Complete, CFC Issued," though the status of some recent building permits remains as "Filed" rather than "Issued" or "Completed."

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Risk rating

How 1801 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
23rdpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 614 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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
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

1801 Hayes St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Aug 01
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJul 11
Garbage and debris

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