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700-704 Bay St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0027002B 3 units · 2 fl · 1940

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 700-704 Bay 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 1940
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1940
Total area3,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0027002B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michael J Matisi Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Matisi Michael J Trustee 200 Borel Ave San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
121901

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704 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
702 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
700 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 700-704 Bay Street in Russian Hill, owned by Michael J Matisi Revoc Tr, was constructed in 1940 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the building received two roof replacements, one in 2017 costing $17,221 and an earlier one in 1989, demonstrating proper maintenance of critical building systems. In June 2006, the property underwent a routine inspection that resulted in multiple fire safety violations, including the need for Type 2A 10BC fire extinguishers and battery-operated smoke detectors at stairways; these violations were promptly abated by July 25, 2006. Between 2000 and 2014, the building underwent several routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services, all of which were resolved.

Recent records from 2024-2025 show recurring issues with garbage and debris around the property, with multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning, though most were closed with no work needed or were resolved. There have been four documented fire-related incidents at the property, including a carbon monoxide incident, cooking fire, trash fire, and a person in distress situation, though none resulted in civilian injuries. The building has also faced several parking-related issues, with multiple reports of driveway blocking in late 2024, though enforcement officers were either unable to locate the offending vehicles or the cases were dismissed due to incomplete complaint information. Three planning applications to build a community garage and expand parking in the rear yard were submitted but ultimately withdrawn or disapproved.

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Risk rating

How 700-704 Bay 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
90th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 113 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.6%
Moderate concern 6.9%
Severe concern 17.5%
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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700-704 Bay St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jan 04
Garbage and debris
furniture

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