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1787-1789 Oak St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1224024 3 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 Haight Ashbury
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1787-1789 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 1904
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 built1904
Total area3,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1224024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Paul Santens Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Santens Paul Ttee 1789 Oak St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
022304

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1787 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1789 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 1787-1789 Oak St in Haight Ashbury is a three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1904. The building has undergone several significant changes over the years, including a controversial roofing project in 2001 that resulted in complaints about damage to a neighboring property and improper work practices, though this violation was eventually abated in 2002. In the early 1990s, there were multiple issues regarding unauthorized unit conversions, with a complaint in 1994 specifically about illegal three-floor apartment occupancy and subsequent legal actions regarding penalties. More recent concerns include a 2014 incident involving inadequate heating systems and black mold in the third-floor bathroom, both of which were addressed within weeks of being reported.

The building has received numerous updates and maintenance attention, including a complete electrical service upgrade in 2004, new furnace installation in 2013, and sewer line replacement in 2015. Older repairs documented in the 1980s focused on staircase safety improvements. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to parking issues and sanitation matters on the surrounding streets, with several citations issued for blocked driveways. The property has had some fire safety incidents recorded, though none resulted in civilian injuries. There are open planning records regarding an appeal to legalize existing noncompliant rear stairs and deck modifications, indicating ongoing compliance review processes.

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Risk rating

How 1787-1789 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
56th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 256 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 38.3%
Moderate concern 15.7%
Severe concern 45.9%
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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1787-1789 Oak St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 27
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 23
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