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831-833 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1239033 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 831-833 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,910 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1239033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Stec William E 831 Haight St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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831 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
833 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 831-833 Haight Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the William E Stec 2003 Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including a comprehensive re-roofing project in 2018 that involved the replacement of composite shingle roofing at a cost of $10,000, installation of a new 88,000 BTU furnace, and the addition of a solar power system consisting of 19 photovoltaic modules (5.795 kW) with a new 125A load center. These upgrades reflect a commitment to maintaining and modernizing the property.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to essential systems, with the roof replacement and furnace installation completed successfully in 2018. Earlier work from 2006 addressed driveway and sidewalk areas, focusing on maintenance of existing granite curbs and three square sections of sidewalk repair. In recent months, there have been multiple occurrences of driveway blocking reported through 311 calls, particularly between January and November 2024, with several citations issued and some cases where enforcement officers could not locate the offending vehicles. Other recent issues include reports of graffiti (still listed as open as of February 2024), general cleaning requests, and one instance of sidewalk parking in February 2024 that could not be validated. The property appears to be well-maintained in terms of structural and system upgrades, with most recent issues relating to external factors such as parking enforcement and street maintenance rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 831-833 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
72ndpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 288 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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831-833 Haight St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jul 09
Blocking driveway cite tow
White - Ford - N/A
311 RequestApr 03
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