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1437-1445 Haight St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1244029 5 units · 2 fl · 1906

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Haight Ashbury
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1437-1445 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
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
HAIGHT
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area5,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1244029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Steven Kovacs Lvg Trust
Mailing address
Kovacs Steven Trustee 640 Quintara St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
072114

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1439 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1441 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1445 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1437 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1443 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 1437-1445 Haight Street is a two-story, mixed-use building constructed in 1906, containing five residential units above retail space, currently owned by the Steven Kovacs Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most substantial renovation occurring in 2019-2020 when both storefronts (1437 and 1445 Haight) received accessibility upgrades under the ABE program, including the installation of power door operators and actuation plates, costing approximately $4,000. A major interior renovation was completed in 2014, featuring an in-kind kitchen remodel, bathroom upgrades, and the installation of a tankless water heater, with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling over $40,000.

Recent building activity has focused on compliance with signage regulations, with multiple applications filed in 2024 to legalize existing signs for "San Franpsycho" and "Trax Bar" under the awning amnesty program. The building has experienced several complaints in recent years, including construction noise issues in 2020 and unauthorized construction complaints in 2023 regarding unpermitted signs. Service calls to 311 in 2024 have primarily concerned noise and cleanliness issues, including reports of graffiti and street maintenance concerns, with an open noise complaint regarding excessive noise filed in August 2024. The building's electrical infrastructure has seen substantial upgrades, with multiple electrical permits issued between 2004-2011 for wiring, lighting, and panel improvements throughout the property. Notably, there were several completed electrical projects in 2011, including installation of new sub-panels, lighting, receptacles, and smoke detectors in various areas of the building, demonstrating significant infrastructure modernization over the years.

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Risk rating

How 1437-1445 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
22th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 453 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.6%
Moderate concern 35.1%
Severe concern 12.3%
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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1437-1445 Haight St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Jul 03
ABC referral - Type 48 - Recommend approval of ABC Type 48 at 1437Haight Street (dba Haught Toddy). Permitted in Haight Street NCD as continuing existing use.
Closed - Approved
Planning RecordMay 14
Approved - LEGALIZE EXISTING BLAZE SIGN UMDER AWNING AMNESTY PROGRA DDRESS NOV #202301202 Approved - The streamlined provisions for legalizing signs installed without a permit that physically existed as of August 27, 2023, except that buildings subject to Art. 11 do not qualify. Signs that do not comply with current Building Code standards also do not qualify Approved LEGALIZE THE WOODEN SIGN UNDER THE AWNING AMNISTY PROGRAM What Qualifies: Awnings serving a non-residential business installed without a permit that physically existed as of August 20, 2023, except that buildings subject to Art. 11 do not qualify. o The Amnesty Program: Qualified Awnings: a. Are not subject to the Planning Code requirements for Awnings but are required to comply with the Building Code. If DBI determines that changes must be made to comply with their Code, the applicant must replace/repair the Awning so that it complies with the Building Code but may replace the Awning to be the same shape/size/level of nonconforming with the Planning Code that it was prior.

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