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1215 Oak St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1219035 4 units · 2 fl · 1926

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1215 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 1926
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1926
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area3,930 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1219035
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2410 Merced St San Leandro CA 94577
Last sale
August 17, 2018

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Initial analysis

This 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located at 1215 Oak Street in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, owned by Carmel Era Holdings Inc, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1926. Most notably, there are ongoing efforts to transform the ground floor into two Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) as part of the city's Ordinance 162-16 initiative, with associated voluntary seismic upgrades being processed through permits filed in late 2019. The building has a solid maintenance history, with completed work including rear stair repairs in 2002, a comprehensive new domestic hot water system and steam boiler installation in 2008, and reroofing work in 1999.

Recent property maintenance issues have primarily been external, with the most recent 311 calls in 2024 relating to sidewalk graffiti and past sidewalk cleaning needs, including occasional loose garbage and a damaged side sewer vent cover in 2022. The building has passed routine housing inspections in both 2002 and 2009, and while there have been some parking-related and street cleaning complaints in recent years, these are typical urban neighborhood issues. The property is currently undergoing ADU conversion work, as indicated by the active permit status, which includes modifications to the garage opening and window installations, though this project is still under review as of the latest planning records.

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Risk rating

How 1215 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

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
69thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 180 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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 complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
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

1215 Oak St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 29
Renovate exterior stairs (less than 50% repair) at east side of the bldg to meet sb 721, add balusters and handrail. add pickets and graspable handrail to existing guardrail.
$1,500 · Complete

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