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1701-1703 Oak St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1224035 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1701-1703 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
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1224035
Ownership

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

Mailing address
105 Fox Hollow Rd Woodside CA 94062
Last sale
August 24, 2005

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1703 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1701 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 1701-1703 Oak Street is a historic two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, built in 1900 and currently owned by the Mcmills Family 2004 Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, in 2017, serious safety concerns emerged regarding the building's exterior staircase, which prompted multiple housing violations related to fire safety, egress obstructions, and stair repairs. These issues were ultimately resolved by July 2017 with the repair of a step at the exterior staircase. The building underwent substantial improvements in 2010, including the installation of a residential sprinkler system in the garage, relocation of furnaces, and extensive plumbing and electrical upgrades across multiple units. A rear yard variance was approved for the construction of a new garage with four parking spaces, though this has led to some controversy as evidenced by a 2023 complaint regarding an allegedly illegal garage modification.

The building has experienced several fire safety incidents, though none resulted in injuries, including false alarms, a cooking fire confined to a container, and a carbon monoxide detector activation with no CO detected. Recent concerns have been raised about unauthorized window replacements, with historic wood windows changed to vinyl in 2023, and there have been multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and graffiti near the property. The building's systems have been regularly maintained and upgraded, with electrical and plumbing permits showing comprehensive modernization work completed between 2009 and 2010, including a new 200-amp electrical service, garage modifications, and extensive unit improvements. While there have been historical issues with mold (2008) and a routine inspection in 2008 that remains active, the building has generally demonstrated regular maintenance and compliance with safety requirements, though recent complaints suggest some ongoing concerns with unauthorized modifications and proper garage usage compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1701-1703 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
22ndpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 453 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
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 47%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1701-1703 Oak St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 16
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 17
Garbage and debris

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