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1042-1046 Haight St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1236014 7 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 1042-1046 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
7 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 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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area6,825 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1236014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Marie T Needels Trustee 1042 Haight St Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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1044 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1042 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1046 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 1042-1046 Haight Street is a three-story, multi-family residential building containing 7 units, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the Marie T Needels-revocable living trust. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, including a complete reroofing project in 2022 costing $24,000, and substantial renovations to Unit #2 in 2021 involving kitchen relocation, bedroom addition, and associated plumbing and electrical work (total cost $30,000). In 2017-2018, major upgrades were performed including a comprehensive remodel of Unit #3 (approximately $80,500 in renovations), installation of new systems including furnace and water heater, and extensive electrical rewiring with the addition of modern appliances and safety features like smoke detectors.

The building has a history of addressing safety and maintenance concerns, with all known violations from a 2007 inspection (including issues with fire safety and interior surfaces) having been resolved by 2008. A 2010 complaint regarding unpermitted construction at the rear building loft was also closed. While there have been multiple 311 calls in recent months primarily relating to graffiti on exterior features (bike racks, poles), these are not directly related to building conditions or safety. The property has maintained compliance with housing codes, with regular routine inspections showing ongoing maintenance and upgrades to the building's systems. A 2017 investigation regarding illegal short-term rentals was closed as abated, indicating prompt response to regulatory concerns. The building's fire safety systems have required attention, with a malfunctioning alarm system documented in 2012 and successfully resolved by 2015, though no actual fire incidents or civilian injuries have been reported.

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Risk rating

How 1042-1046 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
18thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 476 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
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.

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 50%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1042-1046 Haight St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 08
311 service request
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