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644-646 Greenwich St

North Beach, SF 94133 0076012 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 North Beach
At or below average
avg 2.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 644-646 Greenwich 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 1924
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 built1924
Total area2,696 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0076012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chadwick & Beryl Ertola Fml
Mailing address
Ertola Chadwick Charles & B 39 Corte Fedora Greenbrae CA 94904
Last sale
062817

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644 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
646 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 644-646 Greenwich Street in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1924, currently owned by Chadwick & Beryl Ertola Family. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, including a comprehensive kitchen remodel in 2015 (valued at $15,000) and the replacement of 21 windows in 2014 (valued at $14,000), both completed with proper permits. Other notable upgrades include reroofing work in 2005 ($13,226) and the installation of vinyl siding in 1997. A concerning issue emerged in 2020 with documentation of a recurring water leak problem that appears to have been reported multiple times through 311 and Building Inspection channels, though the case is currently listed as not active. The building has experienced several sewer-related incidents in 2020, including flooding, water main issues, and sewage back-up problems, all of which were addressed through the PUC Sewer Operations response and work orders. The most recent activity related to the property includes parking enforcement calls in 2023 and 2020, though these are unrelated to the building's condition or amenities.

The comprehensive record of permits and improvements shows regular maintenance and upgrading of the property, with particular attention paid to modernizing the kitchen and improving energy efficiency through window replacement. However, the multiple sewer-related incidents in 2020, including flooding and back-up issues, represent the most significant challenges to the building's infrastructure noted in the available data. The absence of recent complaints or permit activity since these improvements and repairs suggests a period of relative stability for the building's systems and structure.

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Risk rating

How 644-646 Greenwich 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
60th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 145 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.3%
Moderate concern 12.5%
Severe concern 9.3%
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

644-646 Greenwich St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2020
DBI Complaint Apr 24
Water leak this is the 3rd time this has happened (311 sr#12342005)
Plumbing Inspection Division

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