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461 Ashbury St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1224007 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 461 Ashbury 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1224007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
461 Ashbury St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
May 22, 1992

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 461 Ashbury Street, Haight-Ashbury, has a complex history since its construction in 1900, initially as a flats and duplex building, with ongoing disputes regarding its unit count. Most significantly, there is an active complaint from January 2016 regarding unauthorized work and a disputed change of occupancy, along with multiple building violations including structural hazards, emergency egress requirements, and various safety system deficiencies (e.g., missing fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, CO alarms, and fire sprinklers). In 2016, the building was required to restore a previously unauthorized third dwelling unit, which remains a point of contention. Recent improvements include an issued reroofing permit from August 2023 for work costing $66,400 and the installation of safety features such as handrails and fire sprinklers (2015), though concerns about work beyond permit scope were raised during a 2015 inspection.

The property has undergone several significant renovation attempts, including work on a second means of egress stair and garage construction in 2006 (valued at $130,000), though this permit expired. Multiple street space permits were issued between 2014-2015, and plumbing and electrical work was completed in connection with garage improvements. Historical complaints reveal ongoing maintenance issues, including concerns about a dilapidated garage (2013) and unsafe scaffolding (2012). Despite some recent improvements, the building continues to struggle with basic safety compliance, as demonstrated by multiple active violations and inspection complaints that have persisted or evolved since 2010. The property has also experienced periodic exterior maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple graffiti removal requests and cleanliness concerns documented through 311 calls, most recently in 2024.

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Risk rating

How 461 Ashbury 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
96thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 23 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
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

461 Ashbury St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 01
Sewer odor
from other location
Electrical PermitMay 11
Ensure that an existing main electrical meter services (3 meters) is in good condition and ready to be re-energized by pg & e. replacement of 3 subpanels (small) in the garage. services no. & sizes one service (3 meters) 300amp

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