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836-840 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1238013 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 836-840 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 1906
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area3,885 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1238013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Abigail Anne Wainwright/Jam
Mailing address
Lvg Trust 840 Haight St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
062006

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840 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
838 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
836 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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AI summary

The 3-unit multi-family residential building at 836-840 Haight Street, constructed in 1906, has undergone significant maintenance and improvements over the past two years. Most recently, in early 2024, substantial work was completed including bathroom remodeling, including dry rot repairs, installation of new electrical systems with a 60-amp sub panel replacement, and plumbing improvements including sewer pipe replacement and new drainage systems. Earlier in 2023, the building required attention to address dry rot issues affecting deck boards and window trim. The property has a history of electrical system upgrades, with comprehensive rewiring and fixture installations documented in 2005 and 2018, and the correction of code violations in 2007-2008.

The building has undergone proper inspections and improvements as needed, including a 2008 condo conversion and the installation of a new central heating system. Several routine housing inspections took place in 2002 and 2009, both of which were resolved. While there have been multiple 311 calls regarding parking enforcement and other street-related issues in recent years, these are external to the building's condition and primarily relate to sidewalk and street management. A single gas leak incident was recorded, but no civilian injuries were reported. The recent pattern of consistent maintenance and improvement work, particularly focusing on addressing structural issues like dry rot and updating systems, suggests active property management, though the frequency of repairs indicates ongoing building maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 836-840 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
93th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 72 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.1%
Moderate concern 12.9%
Severe concern 7.0%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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836-840 Haight St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Jul 27
Replace one fpe 60 amps 8/16 spaces sub panel. one 60 amps 2 pole, three 20 amps single pole and five 15 amps single pole.
Complete
Electrical PermitMar 05
Install dining room lights, bedroom, hall, and bath.

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