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1522-1524 Waller St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1246013 3 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 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 1522-1524 Waller 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1246013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bulosan Cecilia O
Mailing address
1522-1524 Waller St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
100495

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1522 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1524 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The building at 1522-1524 Waller Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential structure located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, built in 1900 and currently owned by Cecilia O. Bulosan. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work including a reroofing project completed in 2006 at a cost of $8,800, substantial electrical upgrades in 2007 involving the installation of a sub-panel and comprehensive rewiring of one apartment, and various renovations to the basement apartment in 2006 costing $30,000. Prior to these improvements, the building faced several maintenance and safety issues that were addressed between 2001 and 2003, including a cockroach infestation, security concerns (such as illegal double-cylinder deadbolts and unreinforced glazing on entry doors), and various fire safety violations. These issues were resolved through a combination of repairs to entry stairs, egress stairs, and security upgrades, all of which were completed by November 2003.

The building's recent history shows no major violations or complaints since 2008, though there have been some ongoing maintenance and operational matters, particularly regarding graffiti removal and parking enforcement in the surrounding area. Between 2023 and 2024, there have been multiple parking enforcement calls regarding vehicles blocking driveways, and several requests for general street cleaning services, including graffiti removal and Christmas tree disposal. These recent incidents appear to be typical urban neighborhood issues rather than building-specific concerns. The property's permit history suggests regular maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, with no significant structural or safety concerns reported in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1522-1524 Waller 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
37th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 366 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

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 64.6%
Moderate concern 22.6%
Severe concern 12.8%
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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1522-1524 Waller St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Nov 10
Main electrical service upgrade to 200amp 4 meters plus house panel
Complete
Plumbing PermitOct 17
Unit a: upgrade plumbing: (1) bathroom, (1) shower pan, kitchen, toilets, sinks. all plumbing as needed.

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