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7-11 Downey St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1254051 3 units · 2 fl · 1903

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 7-11 Downey 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 1903
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1903
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1903
Total area2,575 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1254051
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Paseo Properties 131 Camino Alto Ste F Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
March 26, 2013

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9 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117
11 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117
7 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The Hague Family Trust owns this 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building located at 7-11 Downey Street in Haight Ashbury, built in 1903. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades, with the most recent work in 2021 involving replacement of a rear yard fence and retaining wall. The building has had three routine housing inspections (2003, 2006, 2009) and a 2017 inspection, all of which were resolved. Notable past violations were documented in 2006 (including fire proofing repairs and deck repairs) and 2009 (including multiple safety requirements), all of which were abated by July 2006. Recent improvements include window replacement in 2006, roof work in 2002, foundation repairs in 2002, and water heater replacements in 2018. The building had some electrical safety issues in 2009-2010, which were properly addressed.

Recent activity at the property has been minimal, with only one recent housing inspection issue noted in 2023 regarding garbage receptacles. The building's history shows regular maintenance and prompt response to housing codes, particularly in addressing safety concerns. There was a notable historical issue in 1996 regarding rear stairs and second floor exit requirements, which was resolved by 2001. The property has undergone proper permitting processes for most major work, though there was a period of unpermitted deck construction that required subsequent approval and appeal resolution in planning records. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as street cleaning and parking violations, rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 7-11 Downey 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
62ndpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 221 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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7-11 Downey St event timeline

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2021
Building Permit May 25
At rear yard: remove (e) fence & cmu retaining wall on the northside of rear yard & replace w/ (n) wood fence and concrete retaining wall. construction to be done in conjunction w/ work at downey st under pa# 202011138907.
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