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751-759 Waller St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1260052 6 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 751-759 Waller 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
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area7,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1260052
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sam R & Diana H Hunt, Trust 63 Alpine Ter San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
January 14, 2000

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Included addresses

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759 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
753 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
757 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
751 A Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
755 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
751 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 751-759 Waller Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Sam R & Diana H Hunt Trust, has undergone significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in 2022-2023, substantial renovation work was completed in Unit 757, including a comprehensive remodel of 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen, and electrical systems, followed by additional repairs to windows and wall modifications. The building achieved mandatory seismic compliance in 2017 with plywood reinforcement of the cripple wall, and completed a solar panel installation in 2013-2014 featuring 49 modules and an 11.76 kW system.

Historically, the property experienced notable issues in the year 2000, with multiple housing violations related to plumbing, electrical, and structural problems, including concerns about water heaters, HVAC systems, and various fixtures. These violations were officially abated by April 2000. Between 2019 and 2023, the building has received regular maintenance attention, including the replacement of a failing rear yard retaining wall in 2019, installation of a hot water fan coil system in late 2022, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. The property has maintained active responsiveness to external issues, as evidenced by timely resolution of recent 311 calls regarding sanitation (2024), general cleaning, and graffiti removal. While there were past complaints about building conditions and security issues from 1997-2002, the most recent inspections and permit history suggest ongoing maintenance and improvements are being prioritized, with particular attention to safety systems and structural integrity.

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Risk rating

How 751-759 Waller 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 596 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
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

751-759 Waller St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Oct 16
Damaged side sewer vent cover
Street Defect

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