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642-652 Shrader St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1248015 6 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 642-652 Shrader 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
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,835 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1248015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chernoff Jan & Wade Isabel 783 Buena Vista Ave W San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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Included addresses

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1650 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
642 Shrader St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1652 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
652 Shrader St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 642-652 Shrader Street, located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, is a 2-story, 6-unit structure built in 1900, currently owned by Jan Chernoff & Isabel Wade. The property has experienced multiple significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past several years, with the most concerning being an active violation (filed September 2011) regarding unauthorized interior gutting work and framing of walls at 642 Shrader Street without proper permits. This building has a documented history of structural and safety concerns, including issues with a shifted chimney stack in 2009, balcony repairs, and multiple instances of water damage and rodent infestations reported in 2011. Several permits were pulled between 2007 and 2013 for various repairs, including a sewer line repair in June 2013, which suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

The building has faced various building code violations and safety concerns that required attention, including the need for handrails, self-closing doors, fire extinguishers, and rodent remediation - most of which were addressed under routine inspections in 2011. Three building complaints in 2010-2011 regarding possible illegal unit construction in the storefront area were investigated, though these complaints are now listed as not active. Recent history shows continuing maintenance and compliance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding parking violations, graffiti, and other neighborhood concerns around the property. While some work has been completed under various permits, several of these permits are now expired, and there are multiple "open" statuses on recent 311 calls relating to the property's immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 642-652 Shrader 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
64thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 209 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

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 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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642-652 Shrader St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 03
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pole
311 RequestJun 11
Garbage and debris

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