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5 Hallam St

South of Market, SF 94103 3755096 6 units · 4 fl · 2016

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 South of Market — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5 Hallam 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 2016
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RED
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.

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 2016
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Likely exempt from AB 1482. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt from the state rent cap and just-cause rules.

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
Floors4
Year built2016
Total area4,095 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3755096
Ownership

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

Mailing address
964 Natoma St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
February 21, 2013

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 5 Hallam Street was constructed in 2016 by 5 Hallam Street LLC, following a complete build-out process that included the installation of comprehensive safety systems. The building's construction (2013-2016) included the installation of a fire sprinkler system, standpipe system, and a modern fire alarm system with monitoring capabilities. During construction, there was one complaint about early morning and late-night construction noise (February 2016) that was not officially abated.

Since the building's completion, there have been recurring fire safety system issues that required attention and corrections. Most recently, in July 2024, a violation was issued regarding sprinkler system maintenance, and in August 2024, issues with fire extinguishers were identified and corrected in November 2024. Previous maintenance issues were documented in 2017, when violations were issued for problems with the fire alarm system, sprinklers, emergency lighting, and fire extinguishers - all of which were subsequently abated. Between 2018 and 2029, there have been multiple smoke detector activations recorded with no fires or injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 5 Hallam 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
94thpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 26 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
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

5 Hallam St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 01
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