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548-552 Ashbury St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1232014A 3 units · 3 fl · 1904

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 548-552 Ashbury 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 1904
2 or more units
3 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 1904
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area4,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1232014A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steele Ryan & Andrea Dew, T Po Box 170296 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
March 21, 2003

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552 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
550 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
548 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 548-552 Ashbury Street in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, owned by Steele Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1904 and contains three units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a kitchen renovation in 2006, conversion of storage rooms to concrete slabs in 2003, and multiple bathroom additions and interior modifications in the late 1990s. A notable concerning event occurred in 1996 when the building experienced fire damage that required extensive repairs across all floors. More recently, there have been multiple sewer-related issues in early 2025, including backup discharges from both side sewer vent and catch basin locations, and a sewer line replacement permit was issued in January 2025.

The building has a history of compliance issues that were addressed promptly, particularly in 2006 when multiple violations related to safety and utility requirements were documented, including concerns about gas shutoff tools, handrails, self-closing doors, and security requirements - all of which were abated by June 2006. There was also an illegal unit complaint in 2012 regarding a basement studio conversion from a storage room with questionable window egress. Recent 311 calls (from late 2024 to early 2025) indicate ongoing maintenance and sanitation challenges around the property, including graffiti, garbage accumulation, and two sewage-related incidents in January 2025. The most recent construction activity on record is the sewer line replacement planned for 2025, suggesting proactive infrastructure maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 548-552 Ashbury 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
71stpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 168 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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 age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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548-552 Ashbury St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Apr 09
Major event venue
Noise
Plumbing PermitJan 13
Sewer line replacement from curb to house

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