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1444-1454 Haight St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1232009 5 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 1444-1454 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 1906
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 1906
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
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area6,740 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1232009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Karl R & Donna L Kaupp 1452 Haight St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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1454 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1446 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1444 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1452 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1448 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The Kaupp Family Trust owns this 2-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building with retail space, constructed in 1906 in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood. The property has undergone several accessibility improvements in recent years, including the installation of ADA-compliant door controllers across all commercial main entry doors in 2019 (costing $25,000) and the associated electrical work completed in 2022. A noteworthy active building complaint was filed in January 2023 regarding unpermitted signage, and there is currently an active complaint from August 2020 about a vacant storefront. The building previously underwent exterior improvements, including siding repairs in 1999, though that permit is now expired.

Recent activity around the property has been dominated by street maintenance and public space issues, with multiple reports of graffiti and sidewalk cleaning needs between 2023 and 2024, including several incidents involving parking meters and street poles. While these external issues don't directly impact building safety, they reflect ongoing maintenance challenges in the vicinity. The only recorded fire-related incident was a carbon monoxide detector activation with no actual carbon monoxide detected, and no civilian injuries were reported. The property has been listed on the Legacy Business Registry, with at least one business (Piedmont Boutique) properly registered, though there have been questions about other tenants' permit compliance, such as a former gift shop's conversion to a smoke paraphernalia business.

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Risk rating

How 1444-1454 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
19thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 471 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 50%
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

1444-1454 Haight St event timeline

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

2023
DBI Complaint Jan 06
Date last observed: 05-jan-23; identity of person performing the work: piedmont; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business work w/o permit; ; additional information: no permit for sign;
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