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672-674 Bay St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0028006C 2 units · 2 fl · 1928

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 672-674 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 1928
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1928
Total area3,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0028006C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kay S Kim Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Kim Kay S Ttee 672 Bay St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
031221

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674 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94133
672 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 672-674 Bay Street is a two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, owned by the Kay S Kim Living Trust and constructed in 1928 as a flats & duplex structure. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, with major renovation work completed in 2019-2020 including comprehensive bathroom remodels (with one bathroom renovation costing $20,000 in 2020), kitchen renovations, electrical rewiring of both floors, and plumbing upgrades including new water heater venting systems. The property has also seen infrastructure improvements, including a new electrical panel installation in 2022 and a furnace replacement in 2017.

Of particular note, there was a serious structural issue addressed in 2013 regarding a compromised retaining wall along the east property line, which required multiple Notices of Violation before being abated in December 2013. The building experienced some plumbing infrastructure challenges, with reports of sewage backup issues in both 2010 and 2020, though these were resolved promptly. Other maintenance matters have been addressed as they arose, including various bathroom renovations over the years (2017-2020) and exterior improvements such as window and door replacements. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with particular attention paid to bathroom and kitchen facilities throughout its recent history.

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Risk rating

How 672-674 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
100th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 0 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Owner identity matched

The model matched this owner to a portfolio of properties across SF.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 95.3%
Moderate concern 3.3%
Severe concern 1.4%
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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672-674 Bay St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 17
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