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679 Pine St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0271020 9 units · 3 fl · 1910

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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 Financial District North — not a forecast
Above average
avg 3.2
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 679 Pine 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 1910
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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 1910
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area6,234 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0271020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Hill Robert Charles & Susan 520 Magellan Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Financial District North, 679 Pine Street is a 3-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Hill Family Trust 2020. The building has undergone several significant safety-related improvements over the years, including seismic upgrades with bolts installation in 2000 (valued at $54,000) and reroofing work in 2001 ($17,800). The property has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple inspections and complaints between 2015 and 2023 regarding fire escape functionality, alarm systems, and extinguishers, though most were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit." A notable water damage incident was reported in 2011, impacting interior surfaces.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to street space and sidewalk areas, with permits issued in 2005 and 2007, though these improvements are relatively minor compared to structural and safety upgrades. Recent building-wide issues include a sewage backup incident from a side sewer vent in June 2024. The property has experienced recurring exterior maintenance challenges in 2024, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and sanitation issues in the vicinity. While the building has a history of fire system inspections and corrections between 2015-2023, indicating active monitoring of safety systems, the persistence of various maintenance issues suggests ongoing attention to building upkeep is required.

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Risk rating

How 679 Pine 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
37thpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 91 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
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 77%
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

679 Pine St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 18
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 13
Other illegal parking

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