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127 Hale St

Portola, SF 94134 5882043

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 Portola — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 127 Hale 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
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF 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
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5882043
Ownership

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

Mailing address
127 Hale St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale

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127 Hale St, San Francisco, CA 94134
127 A Hale St #lower Unit, San Francisco, CA 94134
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 127 Hale Street in the Portola neighborhood, constructed in 1908, is owned by Deborah Atencio Baioni. The property underwent significant renovations in 2009, including a major top unit remodel that involved the demolition and reconstruction of interior partitions, kitchen and bathroom updates with new plumbing and electrical work, and window replacements. This work was initially performed without proper permits, resulting in a building code violation complaint filed in March 2009, which was subsequently abated in July 2009. During this renovation period, multiple permits were successfully obtained and completed, including electrical service upgrades and plumbing improvements.

More recently, the building has experienced recurring sewer issues, with three documented sewage back-up incidents from the side sewer vent between October and November 2024. Other notable recent issues include a streetlight outage in August 2024, a noise complaint in October 2023, and various parking and sidewalk-related problems in 2019. The property had some infrastructure concerns in 2019, with reports of collapsed sidewalks and damaged curbs. While there was a fire violation for hazardous waste accumulation recorded in 2005 (though at a different address), this issue was resolved promptly within a month. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of historical renovation activity and ongoing infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding the sewer system.

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Risk rating

How 127 Hale 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
72ndpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 71 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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

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 18%
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

127 Hale St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 03
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