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52 Delmar St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1255066 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 52 Delmar 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
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 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 area2,090 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1255066
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
52 Delmar St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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Initial analysis

Located in the historic Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, 52 Delmar Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908 and currently owned by George Stewart Jr. The building's maintenance history shows a notable incident in 2007 when hazardous materials were reported but were promptly corrected within a month. That same year, foundation work was completed on the north property line, specifically underpinning a 13-foot section at a cost of $5,000.

The property has experienced recurring issues with illegal parking, particularly driveway blockages, with seven documented incidents between 2018 and 2024. These incidents, which have all resulted in citations or enforcement actions, involved various vehicles including a Honda CRV, U-Haul, moving van, and a Volkswagen Passat. In addition to parking issues, there have been two significant tree-related incidents: one in September 2018 involving a dead tree and another in January 2019 concerning a fallen tree, both requiring municipal intervention. The building's exterior maintenance has also been challenged by vegetation issues, with a February 2019 report noting privately maintained shrubs and plants blocking the sidewalk, which required trimming and review of the planter box situation.

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Risk rating

How 52 Delmar 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
82ndpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 105 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

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.

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 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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52 Delmar St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 01
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent

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