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1865 Oak St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1225031 12 units · 3 fl · 1927

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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
Above average
avg 1.7
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Haight Ashbury average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1865 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 1927
2 or more units
12 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 1927
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area9,186 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1225031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Pritchard Avelina G Trustee 2200 9Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
August 23, 2005

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Initial analysis

1865 Oak Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, located in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, most notably the completion of a $38,137 fire alarm system upgrade in November 2023 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, and a $85,000 soft-story retrofit completed in 2018 as part of mandatory seismic improvements. The building has experienced some recurring issues with its boiler permit compliance, with the most recent active complaint filed in September 2024 regarding an expired permit, following a similar pattern of complaints in 2021, 2020, and 2013, though most were resolved within 1-2 months.

Historical records show the building has addressed several maintenance and safety issues, including multiple fire repairs in 1993 following roof damage, and various interior maintenance matters in the early 2000s related to bathroom windows, lead paint concerns, and mold/mildew issues. The property has maintained regular inspections and corrections of fire safety equipment, with multiple fire alarm and extinguisher system inspections between 2006 and 2023 showing generally prompt attention to safety concerns, though there was a violation issued in 2022 regarding the alarm system that was subsequently corrected. Recent 311 calls have primarily related to external matters such as parking enforcement and street cleaning, with only one incident of building graffiti reported in 2017 that was promptly resolved. The building's owners have demonstrated ongoing commitment to addressing both routine maintenance and urgent safety improvements, as evidenced by recent major system upgrades and compliance with city-wide seismic retrofit requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1865 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
6thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 546 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
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 71%
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

1865 Oak St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 05
General Hazardous Materials
DBI ComplaintJan 12
Date last observed: 10-jan-26; time last observed: 6:25am; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other plumbing; other housing; ; additional information: building installed new radiator heating system in october (after the building had been without heat for three weeks). was fine for first few weeks but since thereafter is extremely loud (sounds like gun shots and can still be heard through ear plugs) whenever the system is getting heated up. usually about 30 minutes after the system starts turning on. landlord claims to be working with installation company to remedy, but the issue is still ongoing four months later. landlord is also not providing adequate heat. heat is only on from approximately 6:30-10am and 6pm-9pm.

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