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1714-1718 Waller St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1249007 4 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 1714-1718 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 1904
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area4,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1249007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dougherty Kyle
Mailing address
1718b Waller St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
091515

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1716 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1718 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1714 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 1714-1718 Waller Street in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, constructed in 1904 and currently owned by Kyle Dougherty, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades. Recent work includes a complete reroofing project completed in 2021 costing $15,500, and two unresolved 311 calls from 2024 regarding a missing side sewer vent cover and public graffiti. The building has a documented history of routine housing inspections between 2003 and 2010, during which various fire safety and security issues were identified and subsequently resolved, including violations related to fire escape obstructions, fire extinguisher maintenance, and security requirements. In terms of infrastructure improvements, the property has seen several significant upgrades including a water heater installation in 2017, sewer and house trap replacement in 2015, and various electrical improvements including backyard lighting and receptacles.

The building has experienced recurring issues with graffiti and sidewalk cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024. The most recent building maintenance work includes addressing alarm system issues in 2022, with past completed work including repairs to wooden stairs in 2007, bathroom and electrical work in 2005, and exterior improvements including window trim replacement in 2015. Two significant proposals related to converting a ground floor commercial space to live/work use have been approved, indicating ongoing development considerations for the property. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance and safety compliance issues over the years, records show that most violations have been addressed and corrected, with the exception of several recent 311 calls that remain open.

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Risk rating

How 1714-1718 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
49th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 296 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.9%
Moderate concern 14.7%
Severe concern 12.4%
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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1714-1718 Waller St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 20
Garbage and debris
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