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796-798 Santiago St

Inner Parkside, SF 94116 2331014 2 units · 2 fl · 1987

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Parkside
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Parkside average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 796-798 Santiago 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 1987
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1987
Total area5,006 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2331014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yep Raymond D
Mailing address
2511 Jones St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
050500

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796 Santiago St, San Francisco, CA 94116
798 Santiago St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The property at 796-798 Santiago Street is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Parkside neighborhood. Built in 1987 and classified as a Flats & Duplex, this two-story building is currently owned by Raymond D. Yep. The building's permit history reveals several significant events, particularly in 1991-1993 when authorities identified and addressed unauthorized dwelling unit issues, including the removal of cooking facilities and stoves from illegal units. A major renovation occurred in 2006 when 37 windows were replaced and the exterior was painted, though this permit is now expired. Two street space permits were issued in October 2006, while another permit from 1993 appears to relate to the renewal of a previously expired permit.

Recent municipal service records from 2024 show ongoing maintenance challenges in the immediate area, with multiple reports of garbage and debris, including furniture, mattresses, and general refuse, along with pavement defects and sidewalk issues. The building's vicinity has experienced some infrastructure concerns, as evidenced by closed cases involving street cleaning and resolved pavement defects. Notably, there was one recorded gas leak incident (situation 412) at the building, though no civilian injuries were reported. The most recent service requests indicate continuing urban maintenance needs in the neighborhood, particularly regarding waste management and street maintenance, with multiple cases being resolved through various city departments.

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Risk rating

How 796-798 Santiago 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
92th percentile

Out of 121 buildings in this neighborhood, 10 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.6%
Moderate concern 20.2%
Severe concern 10.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

796-798 Santiago St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Feb 20
Garbage and debris
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