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650 Post St

Downtown, SF 94109 0298010 23 units · 6 fl · 1916

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
18
FewerMore

This building has 18 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 650 Post 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 1916
2 or more units
23 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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 1916
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
Units23
Floors6
Year built1916
Total area15,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0298010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Harry H Andrews Iii 624 Post St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
June 23, 1989

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Initial analysis

The 23-unit residential building at 650 Post Street, constructed in 1916 and owned by the Andrews Harry H III Trust T, has undergone several significant safety system upgrades and faced recurring maintenance challenges over the past decade. Most notably, the building was equipped with a new wireless fire alarm system in 2020 (costing $24,500), with subsequent modifications in 2022 including the removal of sounders and adjustments to the elevator recall system. A concerning recent complaint from November 2023 reported that a large table was installed in the elevator to prevent weight limit breaches, compromising accessibility for residents using wheelchairs and strollers. The building has experienced persistent elevator issues, with multiple service outages documented in 2017 and 2019, including instances requiring fire department intervention to rescue stuck passengers. Other maintenance concerns have included water leaks (2021), mold issues (2017), and various fire safety violations including a recent December 2024 citation for missing standpipe caps.

The property has a documented history of responding to building violations, with most issues from 2007 being addressed within a month, including repairs to fire-proofing, garbage chute maintenance, and smoke detection system updates. Infrastructure improvements include a boiler replacement in 2013 and reroofing work in 2011. Recent fire safety incidents have shown a pattern of alarm system activations without fire (most recently in 2024) and elevator-related emergencies, though fortunately with no civilian injuries recorded. The building's management has made efforts to address various complaints through permits and maintenance work, though some issues appear to recur, particularly regarding elevator functionality and fire safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 650 Post 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
10thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 403 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
7%
No DBI
violation
93%
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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 93%
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

650 Post St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 21
Garbage and debris
glass
311 RequestJul 21
Garbage and debris

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