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795-799 Ashbury St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1254018 10 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 795-799 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
10 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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area9,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1254018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
49 Powell St 4th Fl San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
December 03, 2019

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795 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
208 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
204 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
206 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
799 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building at 795-799 Ashbury St, constructed in 1900, has undergone significant renovations and faced several safety-related issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, there were multiple fire safety violations involving blocked exits, fire extinguishers, street numbering, and fire escape issues, though these were all corrected by late September 2024. The building's fire safety systems have received regular attention, with a $19,000 fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2022, followed by a more recent upgrade in 2023 to comply with current codes. An ambitious project to add four basement-level units was filed in 2022, and while the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit program, it was categorized as Tier 3, indicating that more extensive improvements were required compared to lower-tiered buildings.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety issues over the years, including a concerning complaint in March 2020 about inoperative plumbing and lack of hot water during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with routine inspections revealing mold/mildew problems in 2013. Historical records show the building received a new roof in 2011 and underwent significant unit renovations, including a 2020 project costing $65,000 for updates to Unit A. Multiple 311 calls in 2024 indicate ongoing maintenance needs in the surrounding area, particularly regarding graffiti and sidewalk cleanliness, though these issues are primarily external to the building itself. The property has maintained active compliance with most safety requirements, though the recent fire safety violations highlight ongoing attention needed in this area.

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Risk rating

How 795-799 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
13thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 505 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
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 61%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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795-799 Ashbury St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Planning Record Jun 03
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued
311 RequestMay 11
Landscaping

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