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944-948 Haight St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1237014 3 units · 3 fl · 1895

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 944-948 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 1895
2 or more units
3 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 1895
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 built1895
Total area6,069 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1237014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
131 Allyn Ave San Anselmo CA 94960
Last sale
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946 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
944 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
948 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 944-948 Haight Street, owned by William T Witter Jr. and constructed in 1895, has a notable history of maintenance and safety compliance issues. Most concerning is the building's recent history of overcrowding, with a 2017 complaint alleging over 25 occupants between the three flats. The property has experienced multiple fire safety concerns, including three separate fire code violations between 2015-2019 related to blocked exits, combustible materials, and alarm systems, with several violations requiring hearings in 2017 regarding alarm system maintenance and records. There were significant electrical concerns in 1995, involving inadequate hot water and potential faulty wiring between units.

The building's permit history shows several attempts to establish the original three-unit configuration between 1983-1997, though some permits from the 1980s are listed as expired. A routine inspection in 2002 revealed multiple issues requiring attention, including decaying stair treads and security concerns that were resolved by February 2003. More recently, from 2022-2024, there have been several infrastructure maintenance issues documented through 311 calls, primarily involving graffiti and sidewalk maintenance, suggesting ongoing exterior upkeep challenges. While most historical violations and complaints have been addressed, the pattern of fire safety violations and the 2017 overcrowding complaint represent the most significant concerns in the building's recent history.

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Risk rating

How 944-948 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
25thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 436 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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

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
Moderate failure risk 43%
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

944-948 Haight St event timeline

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2019
Fire Complaint Jun 21
Uncategorized Complaint
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Fire ComplaintJun 21
Combustible Materials

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