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1779-1783 Haight St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1248021 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 1779-1783 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
3 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.

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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1248021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1584 Haight St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
January 23, 2015

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1783 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1781 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1779 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 1779-1783 Haight Street in Haight Ashbury, owned by Zangpo Pema, is a three-story multi-family residential building with a ground floor commercial space, constructed in 1900. The building, containing three residential units, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decades. Notable recent work includes foundation replacement in 2016 (cost: $35,000) and reroofing in 2010 (cost: $5,500). The building faced serious issues in 2006, when multiple violations were reported including structural concerns with stairs and decks, mold/mildew problems, lead paint hazards, and various security and interior maintenance issues, all of which were addressed by December 2006. During this period, construction work was also a source of complaints for starting at inappropriate hours and not following proper protocols.

The building's history includes some significant structural modifications, such as bearing wall replacement in 1997 and the legal conversion of a hair salon unit in 1996. More recent activity at the property includes multiple reports of graffiti on public infrastructure near the building throughout 2024, though these were not direct building issues. A tenant buyout occurred in 2015 for the unit at 1781 Haight Street, involving four tenants and totaling $26,300.

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Risk rating

How 1779-1783 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
30thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 407 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1779-1783 Haight St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Dec 04
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