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983-987 Haight St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1240024 9 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 983-987 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
9 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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,238 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1240024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Leer Stephen R Ttee 5147 Diamond Heights Blvd San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale

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987 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
983 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building at 983-987 Haight Street, owned by the Stephen R Leer Trust, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements over recent years. Most notably, in January 2024, the building initiated a substantial fire safety upgrade, replacing the fire alarm system to comply with current fire safety codes, including the installation of smoke detectors, pull stations, and wireless monitoring modules. This follows a history of attention to fire safety, with multiple complaints about extinguishers and fire escape ladders recorded between 2017 and 2022, though these issues were generally resolved promptly.

The building has experienced some maintenance challenges over the years, including a notable series of roof-related incidents in 1987 involving minor repairs and fire damage, as well as dry rot repair in the exterior stairwell in 2002. More recent improvements include a comprehensive electrical upgrade in 2013, featuring a new 100-amp underground service with multiple circuits throughout the building, and various plumbing enhancements including water heater replacement and new laundry facilities in 2013. Routine inspections and complaints have occurred periodically, with the most recent common area inspection in 2022-2023 addressing multiple safety items that were subsequently resolved. The property has maintained an active response to external maintenance issues, as evidenced by the resolution of multiple sidewalk and street-related complaints in 2024, though there have been recurring issues with graffiti and illegal postings on nearby infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 983-987 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
10thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 316 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
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 59%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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983-987 Haight St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 26
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sidewalk structure
311 RequestMar 09
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