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791-793 Ashbury St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1254017 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 791-793 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 1908
2 or more units
2 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 1908
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1254017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
793 Ashbury St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
May 18, 2000

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793 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
791 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 791-793 Ashbury Street in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, owned by the Howard Diamond Living Trust, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2022, the building required dry rot repair at the siding, and in 2021, a complete reroofing project was completed. The property has experienced recurring issues with its alarm systems, with six documented fire alarm complaints between 2015 and 2024, though all were ultimately resolved, including a violation issued in late 2022. A substantial bathroom and bedroom remodeling project was completed in 2014, costing $70,000, along with electrical upgrades including new lighting, receptacles, and smoke detectors. The building has undergone several important infrastructure upgrades, including the replacement of two shower pans, water heater, and furnace systems in 2019-2019, though an attempted solar panel installation in 2021 was ultimately cancelled.

The building has faced some structural and safety concerns over the years, notably during 2008 when unauthorized deck extensions and oversize fences prompted violations, though these were subsequently addressed. In 2014, the property underwent a voluntary structural upgrade, and in 2015 completed a PG&E grounding update. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 indicate typical urban maintenance issues such as graffiti and general cleaning needs on the street, though these are external to the building itself. A routine building inspection complaint from 2002 remains active, and there have been periodic issues with unauthorized postings on the property. While the building has maintained compliance with most maintenance requirements, the repeating alarm system issues suggest ongoing monitoring of building safety systems may be necessary.

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Risk rating

How 791-793 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
96thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 23 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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791-793 Ashbury St event timeline

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2022
Building Permit Jul 28
Dry rot repair at siding at side of building. replace siding in kind. approx 100sf
$7,500 · Complete

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