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1473 Oak St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1221031 10 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Haight Ashbury average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1473 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
10 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 1900
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,475 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1221031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
P O Box 1625 Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
September 28, 2001

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building at 1473 Oak Street in Haight Ashbury, owned by John & Linda Muhawieh Rvc T, has experienced several significant events since its construction in 1900. The building underwent an electrical service upgrade in 2004, converting to an underground service with 11 meters and 150A capacity. A major cluster of building violations was documented in late 2002, primarily relating to fire safety and building maintenance issues, including problems with the laundry room, fire escape, fire extinguisher compliance, door security, and handrail requirements - all of which were subsequently abated by February 2004. More recent concerns have focused on fire alarm systems, with multiple complaints recorded between 2015 and 2023, including a violation in December 2019 that was marked as abated. The building has also faced some structural and safety issues, such as a buckling bathroom ceiling noted in 1998, a 2006 complaint about an illegal roof deck, and a 2008 routine inspection that remains active as of 2023.

The property has generated numerous 311 calls in recent years, primarily relating to issues outside the building like abandoned vehicles and graffiti, though these external matters don't directly reflect on building conditions. The most recent internal building issue was a common areas complaint filed in January 2024, which was resolved by February 2024. The history of fire safety compliance issues is notable, with multiple incidents requiring correction between 2015 and 2019, though there have been no fire-related complaints recorded since 2019. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing violations and complaints, with most issues being marked as resolved, though an active routine inspection from 2008 remains outstanding as of the latest available data.

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Risk rating

How 1473 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
31stpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 401 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
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

1473 Oak St event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Sep 24
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued

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