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1206-1208 Haight St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1234006 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 1206-1208 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1908
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,445 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1234006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1208 Haight St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
March 04, 1999

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1206 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1208 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1206-1208 Haight Street in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood is owned by Danielle Galante and was constructed in 1908 as a two-story flats/duplex structure. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major upgrades including the installation of rooftop solar panels in 2015 (two separate installations totaling 3.9kw) and a main sewer line replacement in 2007. Between 2006-2019, unit 1208 received substantial interior upgrades including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, though there were some complaints during this period about inadequate plumbing and unsanitary bathrooms, which were reportedly addressed. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural elements, with repairs to windows, roofing work in 1999, and electrical system upgrades including the installation of various fixtures and circuits in 2006.

The property has experienced a few concerning incidents, including a carbon monoxide incident and two smoke detector activations due to malfunction, though fortunately no civilian injuries were reported in these events. There were also several historical complaints about unauthorized units and illegal renovations, primarily from 1998-2001, which were all marked as abated and not currently active. Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved external concerns, with multiple complaints about graffiti and illegal postings on or near the property being reported and addressed between 2024-2025. The building's systems appear to be regularly updated, with historical permits showing attention to various building components including windows, stairs, and bathroom facilities. Recent 311 calls indicate some ongoing maintenance needs, particularly regarding external graffiti removal and street cleaning issues, though these do not directly impact the building's internal conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1206-1208 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
87thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 76 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1206-1208 Haight St event timeline

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2025
311 Request May 31
Other
defaced ok

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