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725-735 Columbus Ave

North Beach, SF 94133 0090037 5 units · 2 fl · 1915

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 North Beach — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 725-735 Columbus Ave 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 1915
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NBEACH
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.

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 1915
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area5,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0090037
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Repetto Luciano J & Connie 1150 Sacramento St Apt 301 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
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735 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
731 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
733 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
725 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 725-735 Columbus Avenue is a two-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor retail space, constructed in 1915 and currently owned by the Repetto Family Living Trust. The building's history reveals a mix of residential and commercial uses, with the ground floor historically accommodating various food-related businesses. Most recently, in 2023, modifications were made to the building's doorbell system as part of the Abe program, following a technical infeasibility determination. The building underwent a significant change of use in 2020 from limited-use restaurant to full restaurant status, with related fire safety violations issued and subsequently abated that same year regarding combustible materials and permit requirements. The property has maintained basic infrastructure through proper maintenance, as evidenced by water service replacement in 2008 and historical records showing activities like re-roofing in 1989.

Recent maintenance and safety concerns have primarily involved external areas around the property, with multiple 311 calls in 2023 and 2024 reporting various issues such as sidewalk defects, tree root damage affecting the sidewalk, and parking violations. These external issues have included both infrastructure concerns (e.g., lifted sidewalk) and urban maintenance matters (e.g., graffiti, blocked sidewalks). The building's commercial space has undergone various transformations over the decades, including its most recent use as "Piccolo Forno," following proper regulatory approvals. Historical permits show the property's evolution from a coffee roastery in the early 1990s to its current configuration, including past installations of kitchen equipment and fire suppression systems in the commercial space. The building's management has generally addressed violations and permit requirements when issued, as shown by the prompt abatement of the 2020 fire violations, though several older permits from the 1980s and 1990s are recorded as expired.

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Risk rating

How 725-735 Columbus Ave'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
41stpercentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 214 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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725-735 Columbus Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 24
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestFeb 05
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