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1517 Waller St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1253049 6 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 1517 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 1907
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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1253049
Ownership

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

Owner name
Edlby Estates Llc
Mailing address
Po Box 31338 San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
061417

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Initial analysis

The property at 1517 Waller Street in Haight Ashbury is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Edlby Estates LLC. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, with Unit 4 receiving comprehensive updates in 2023 including kitchen and bathroom remodels and window replacements. The building completed its required soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2016 (Tier 3 status with Certificate of Completion issued) and has maintained active compliance with building codes, though recent routine housing inspections in 2023 are still listed as active.

The building has experienced several renovation projects over the past decade, particularly between 2014-2016 when multiple units underwent substantial upgrades including electrical system improvements, plumbing renovations, and general remodeling. These renovations were sometimes marked by concerns regarding construction practices, as evidenced by complaints in 2014 related to improper dust containment during wall demolition work. The property has maintained good building safety compliance since addressing earlier violations from 2003 related to fire safety and security requirements. Recent sidewalk cleaning records from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing urban maintenance challenges in the surrounding area, with multiple reports of waste issues, though these are external to the building itself. Two minor fire-related incidents were recorded, neither resulting in civilian injuries or significant damage.

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Risk rating

How 1517 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
47th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 308 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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 66.6%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 11.4%
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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1517 Waller St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 07
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement

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