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1053 Oak St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1217033 11 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Hayes Valley
Above average
avg 2.3
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1053 Oak 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 1900
2 or more units
11 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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,160 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1217033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mufarreh Family Trust
Mailing address
Salem & Antionette Mufarreh 290 Gellert Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
041700

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 11-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1053 Oak Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Mufarreh Family Trust, has a history of maintenance and safety compliance issues that have required attention over the years. Most recently, in 2024, the building underwent a fire alarm system upgrade to comply with current fire code requirements, with work completed in September 2024. The property experienced significant water-related issues in 2019, including ceiling collapse and flooding, which resulted in a series of violations that were eventually abated by April 2019. Historical maintenance records show various repairs and upgrades between 1999-2008, including a complete reroofing, replacement of rotten wood elements, and a significant plumbing system upgrade involving repiping for 13 units in 2008.

The building has faced recurring fire safety compliance matters, with the most recent fire-related complaint in August 2023 regarding fire extinguisher maintenance, though this was promptly resolved. There were also multiple sewer-related issues documented between 2022-2023, indicating ongoing plumbing infrastructure challenges. The property has had various repairs and upgrades over the years, including stair repairs, kitchen renovations, and exterior maintenance, though some historical permits from 2000 and 2002 for siding repairs and painting are listed as expired. The building's fire safety systems have required periodic attention, as evidenced by violations and inspections between 2019-2024, including issues with fire escapes, storage in pathways, and fire alarm system modifications. While many of these issues have been addressed through appropriate permits and repairs, the building's history shows a pattern of water-related problems, fire safety compliance efforts, and periodic maintenance requirements typical of its age and structure type.

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Risk rating

How 1053 Oak 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
48th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 534 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.5%
Moderate concern 18.2%
Severe concern 13.3%
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

1053 Oak St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Jul 14
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
No Merit
Fire ComplaintJul 14
Alarm Systems

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