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816 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1238009

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 Hayes Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.2
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

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 816 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
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF 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
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1238009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kwak Lawrence Y & Lisa J Tr 371 100Th Ave Ne Apt 300 Bellevue WA 98004
Last sale
May 24, 2012

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Initial analysis

The property at 816 Haight Street in Hayes Valley is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Yang & Kwak Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs, most notably recent improvements including a complete reroofing project completed in September 2023 (cost: $5,000) and the installation of a new furnace and air conditioner in October 2023. Historical records show substantial work performed in 1996-1997, including the addition of a ground floor kitchen and conversion to a second unit, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and repairs following fire damage that occurred in 1996.

The property has experienced some recent maintenance and compliance issues, with the most significant being a ventilation system problem reported in August 2024, where dryer exhaust was reportedly venting into windows instead of through the designated moisture exhaust duct, leading to a violation notice. This violation was abated by October 2024. Additionally, there was an unsafe work practices complaint in August 2023, though details on its resolution are not provided in the records. The building has no reported building code violations from 1997 and earlier (task force inspection), indicating historical compliance with major requirements. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking issues and street maintenance matters, including multiple reports of driveway blocking and some instances of graffiti on public areas near the property, all of which have been resolved through normal city processes.

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Risk rating

How 816 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
85thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 154 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
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

816 Haight St event timeline

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

2024
Building Violation (NOV) Aug 28
Building violation
It is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this n…
Building Violation (NOV)Aug 28
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