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1786-1790 Haight St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1229013 5 units · 3 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1786-1790 Haight 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
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
HAIGHT
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1229013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Dick S.l. Chen, Trustee 821 Ahwahnee Drive Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
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1786 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1790 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1788 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The Chen Family Trust B owns this three-story multi-family residential building with retail space, located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood. Built in 1900, the 5-unit property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2019, the roof deck was repaired at a cost of $3,500. In 2013, accessibility improvements were made to the ground-floor restaurant, including ADA-compliant renovations to the entry door and restroom facilities, along with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling over $17,000. Earlier maintenance included the replacement of deteriorated exterior wood stairs in 2006, which served as a critical second means of egress.

The building experienced a series of fire safety violations in 2003, including issues with fire-resistant materials, fire escape maintenance, and garbage receptacle placement, all of which were abated by June 2003. While there have been three fire-related complaints recorded (2005, 2017, and 2021), none have resulted in ongoing issues. The property underwent various routine inspections and work permits, including multiple street space permits and sidewalk work in 2007, suggesting regular maintenance of public access areas. The most recent activity includes several 311 calls in 2024 regarding public space issues (graffiti, garbage, and noise), though these are more related to street conditions than building-specific concerns. The property has also received approval for an ABC Type 41 license transfer, indicating some form of permitted alcohol-related business activity as part of the ground-floor retail space.

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Risk rating

How 1786-1790 Haight 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
37thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 366 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Building size

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

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 35%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1786-1790 Haight St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 21
Date last observed: 20-jul-26; unit: grind and ; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business work w/o permit; electrical work previously installed w/o permit; ; additional information: awning installed without a permit. spotlights above awning pointing at sign installed without permitting.;
Electrical Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintJul 16
Date last observed: 15-jul-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: on sunday morning at 6:30 am there are lots of guys who are being unsafe and doing major plumbing work with no permit. and my apartment has a strong sewerage odor coming out of all drains. i¿m concerned. i spoke to my landlord and he told me mind my own business and refuses to the heat in apartment ;

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