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827-829 Haight St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1239034 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 827-829 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,345 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1239034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Altman Joshua S
Mailing address
850 Minnesota St Unit 258 San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
042820

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827 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
829 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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AI summary

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 827-829 Haight Street, owned by Joshua S. Altman, has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work since its construction in 1900. Recent activity includes compliance with physical inspection report CC-8617 in early 2024, which involved both electrical and plumbing updates. The building has seen considerable interior improvements over the past few years, including multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical rewiring, and plumbing upgrades. Most notably, in 2023-2024, there was a complete rewiring with new sub-panel installation and various plumbing upgrades including water heater replacement and bathroom remodeling work. The property has a history of addressing maintenance issues, such as siding replacement in 2023 and compliance work in response to inspection reports.

The building's history includes three building complaints regarding possible unauthorized modifications or occupancy issues, though these were resolved relatively quickly. A significant violation was recorded in 2009 regarding unpermitted occupancy at the ground level, which was abated within a month. More recent investigations in 2023 and 2019 regarding suspected unpermitted work were closed without violation. The property has required several inspections for various issues, including a recent inspection in late 2024 for paint peeling. Parking-related issues have been a persistent concern, with multiple citations for sidewalk parking and driveway blocking reported between 2024 and 2023. The building's planning records indicate an approved condo conversion referral involving two units, showing proper channels were followed for this process.

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Risk rating

How 827-829 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
74th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 267 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.1%
Moderate concern 20.5%
Severe concern 4.5%
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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The story over time

827-829 Haight St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Jun 05
"to comply with physical inspection report #cc-8617 (electrical report)"
Complete
Plumbing PermitMay 03
Cc-8617-to comply w/physcial inspection report cc-8617

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