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866-870 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1238018A 5 units · 3 fl · 1912

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 Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 866-870 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 1912
2 or more units
5 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 1912
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area5,175 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1238018A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Riley John J,trustee 3021 Franklin St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
June 30, 2010

Landlord portfolio

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870 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
866 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
868 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 866-870 Haight Street in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1912, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues over its history. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) costing $48,000, which included strengthening of shear walls and anchorage to improve seismic safety. In 2011-2012, following a major housing inspection in late 2011 that revealed multiple safety and compliance violations, the building underwent substantial modifications to revert an unauthorized basement unit back to storage, including removal of cooking facilities, plumbing fixtures, and electrical systems, along with proper documentation and compliance measures costing approximately $500. Earlier maintenance work in 2008 addressed structural issues, including replacement of infested/rotten framing in the furnace room and deck framing repairs.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over the years, including a series of violations in 2002-2012 related to security, fire safety, and structural elements, all of which were eventually resolved. More recently, the property has shown ongoing maintenance activity, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk cleaning, graffiti, and sewer vent issues, though most have been marked as resolved. The building's recent permit history reflects regular maintenance activities, including street space permits and plumbing work, suggesting active building management. Three documented fire incidents (malfunctioning smoke detector, false alarm, and water issue) occurred, though none resulted in civilian injuries, indicating while systems may have occasional issues, they do not appear to lead to significant safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 866-870 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
45thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 565 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
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 36%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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866-870 Haight St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 28
Other excessive noise
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311 RequestFeb 28
Other excessive noise

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