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693-699 Sutter St

Union Square, SF 94102 0297009 11 units · 6 fl · 1922

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 Union Square — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 7.1
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), at or below the Union Square average of 7.1.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 693-699 Sutter 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 1922
2 or more units
11 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
C3G
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 1922
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
Units11
Floors6
Year built1922
Total area24,358 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0297009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Wai John E Member 1333 Jones St Unit 1101 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
August 24, 2000

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Included addresses

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646 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94102
693 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102
699 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102
697 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 6-story multi-family residential building at 693-699 Sutter Street, owned by Sutter Plaza LLC, was constructed in 1922 and contains 11 units. The property has undergone significant renovation and repair work since 2015, including a major interior remodel of 18 residential units and 3 commercial spaces, with thousands of dollars invested in modernizing plumbing, electrical, and fire safety systems. Recent permits from 2024 show ongoing work including bedroom modifications, reroofing, and various plumbing and electrical improvements, though several permits from 2015-2022 had expired and required renewal or completion.

The building has experienced numerous compliance and safety issues, particularly regarding fire safety and vacant building concerns. Multiple fire code violations have been documented between 2021-2024, including problems with sprinkler systems, fire escapes, and sleeping area requirements. The property was listed as vacant or abandoned multiple times between 2007 and 2020, and there have been several complaints about unauthorized work and building maintenance issues. Most recently, there are open fire violations from September 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements and standpipe system issues, as well as violations from December 2024 concerning emergency lighting and fire command center features at a nearby property address. The building's history also includes multiple street space permits issued between 2019-2020, and several 311 calls in late 2024 regarding debris and illegal postings.

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Risk rating

How 693-699 Sutter 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
26thpercentile

Out of 38 buildings in this neighborhood, 28 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
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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 size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 92%
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

693-699 Sutter St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 07
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
Planning RecordJun 10
Request for zoning verification letter

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