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1955-1959 Hayes St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1210033 3 units · 3 fl · 1912

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 1955-1959 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 1912
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1210033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Arriaza Raul
Mailing address
4248 23rd St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
040897

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1955 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1957 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1959 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1955-1959 Hayes Street, owned by Raul Arriaza, is a three-story structure built in 1912 located in the Park North neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and renovation projects over the past decades, with the most recent being a dryrot repair in 2022 involving a 18-foot section of hallway in the garage. The building has a documented history of permit-related concerns, most notably in 2022 when multiple complaints were filed regarding unauthorized construction work and conversion of storage space into living quarters. These complaints raised safety concerns about gas fireplaces and construction practices, though some related cases were eventually marked as not active.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity, including the 2013 installation of exterior Hardi board over existing siding at the rear of the building. A noteworthy cluster of fire safety violations was recorded in 2003, with issues including obstructed egress from back wood stairs, the need for a gas utility shutoff tool, and concerns regarding emergency exiting and smoke detectors in the units - all of which were abated by July 2003. More recent complaints include an active report from September 2024 about paint chipping and an August 2024 complaint regarding unpermitted construction work. The property has also experienced various service issues typical of urban settings, including multiple reports of garbage management concerns between 2018 and 2024, though most of these cases were resolved through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 1955-1959 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
34th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 526 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.6%
Moderate concern 35.0%
Severe concern 15.3%
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

1955-1959 Hayes St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 14
Customer is concerned that construction in unit is unpermitted.(311 sr 101004056963)
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintMay 12
There is building construction taking place at this address without a permit.(311 sr 101004041421)

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