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737 Ashbury St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1254008 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 737 Ashbury 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
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.

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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1254008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1808 Vallejo St Apt 6 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
December 08, 2017

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Initial analysis

The building at 737 Ashbury Street is a two-story multi-family residential property built in 1900, currently owned by H&K Ashbury Holdings LLC. The property, which has undergone significant improvements in recent years, was originally a 4-unit building but has been converted to a 5-unit building through the addition of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in 2019 per Ordinance 162-16. Major recent renovations include a $50,500 interior renovation of an apartment unit in 2022 involving kitchen and bedroom reconfigurations, along with comprehensive fire safety upgrades in 2021-2022 that installed new fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, and a fire sprinkler system for the ground floor. The building has received extensive plumbing and electrical upgrades, including radiant heat system installation and service upgrades. Historical violations from 2005 related to fire safety, lead paint hazards, and egress obstructions were resolved by September 2005, and a 2019 construction-related complaint regarding debris affecting a school playground was also addressed.

More recent permits and inspections show continued maintenance and modernization efforts, including three permit renewals in 2023 for final inspections, suggesting completion of previous work. The building experienced one documented fire safety issue in 2021 with a malfunctioning smoke detector, which was corrected by March 2023. Tenants have benefited from various unit improvements, including a $22,562 ground floor sprinkler system installation and a $50,000 apartment renovation. The property has undergone regular routine inspections over the years, with the most recent cited issues primarily related to parking violations outside the building, with multiple citations issued between September and December 2024 for blocked driveways, indicating a recurring external accessibility issue though these are not directly related to building safety or conditions.

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Risk rating

How 737 Ashbury 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
75thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 145 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

737 Ashbury St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Jul 02
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJun 02
Graffiti on pole

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