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69 Russell St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0123036A 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 Russian Hill — not a forecast
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 69 Russell 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 1905
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1905
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area1,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0123036A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jung Ronald J & Judy Lin Tt 2897 Black Hawk Ln Lincoln CA 95648
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 69 Russell St in Russian Hill, owned by Ronald J & Judy Lin Jung Ab, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1905. The property has had minimal major interventions since the single documented plumbing issue in 2012, when a gas line replacement was required due to leaks affecting the stove, water heater, and floor heater in unit #71, following a PG&E notice. Recent concerns have primarily focused on external maintenance, with a September 2024 complaint about the building's inadequately maintained exterior being accepted by the Department of Building Inspection.

The most recent record shows multiple incidents requiring municipal response, particularly in 2024, though these largely relate to street and sidewalk conditions rather than the building itself. Several cases of human or animal waste (May 2024, May 2024, and February 2023), Christmas tree removal (January 2024), and loose garbage (April 2023) have been documented and resolved by the Department of Public Works. There have also been three parking-related incidents in 2024, including a driveway blocking case (October 2024) and unauthorized parking (September 2024), both of which resulted in officers being unable to locate the vehicles in question. While these external issues have been consistently addressed by city services, they appear to be more related to the immediate neighborhood rather than the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 69 Russell 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
71stpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 329 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
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

69 Russell St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Aug 02
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestMay 06
Sidewalk defect

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