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1855 Oak St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1225032 8 units · 2 fl · 1922

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

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 1855 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 1922
2 or more units
8 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 1922
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area4,926 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1225032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Healy Michael John & Jill M 2179 St Augustine Circle Petaluma CA 94954
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

1855 Oak Street is a two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. Built in 1922 and currently owned by the Healy Family Trust, this building has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure upgrades over the past decade. Most recently, in August 2023, the building received a partial replacement of wood stairs serving as a second means of egress, completed at a cost of $10,420. In 2019, a new fire alarm monitoring system was installed to comply with NFPA requirements, which followed a comprehensive seismic retrofit that included replacement of the fire sprinkler system in 2016. The building's electrical and plumbing systems have been substantially upgraded, with work completed in 2018 including new kitchen and bathroom installations, water heater modifications, and electrical improvements including the installation of multiple new circuits, lighting, and safety features such as smoke detectors.

The property has a history of addressing maintenance and safety issues, with all building violations from 2002-2008 being resolved by April 2004, including concerns related to hot water heaters, damaged ceilings, fire safety, and gas shutoff tools. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofitting in compliance with San Francisco's requirements, receiving its Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) for Tier 3 buildings. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street-level issues such as parking violations and sidewalk obstructions, while only one recent maintenance-related complaint was logged regarding tree roots damaging the sidewalk (2023). The building's improvement history demonstrates ongoing investment in safety and modern infrastructure, with all major violations and complaints being systematically addressed over time, particularly during the significant renovation periods of 2016-2018.

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Risk rating

How 1855 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
28thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 418 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
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Number of units

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

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 42%
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

1855 Oak St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Aug 11
Partial replacemnt " in-kind" of side of building wood stairs serving as second means of egress
$10,000 · Complete
311 RequestJul 11
Trees - damaging property

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