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617-619 Post St

Downtown, SF 94109 0305033 5 units · 3 fl · 1920

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Downtown — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 617-619 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 1920
2 or more units
5 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 1920
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
Floors3
Year built1920
Total area5,404 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0305033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Donald Lue Jr Trustee 617 Post St #2 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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617 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
619 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 3-story multi-family residential building at 617-619 Post Street, owned by Donald Lue Jr Trust, was constructed in 1920 and contains 5 units. The property has undergone various significant improvements over the past several years, including a bathroom accessibility upgrade in 2012 (cost: $25,000) and multiple roofing projects, with the most recent completed in 2010 (cost: $18,000). The building has also experienced several fire safety concerns, with the most recent issue being non-functional elevators reported in June 2024 and resolved by December 2024. Previous fire safety violations have included issues with fire extinguishers, alarm systems, exits, and sprinkler systems, all of which were eventually corrected.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both residential and commercial spaces, with the ground floor having been renovated in 2008 to accommodate salon-related facilities. The property has undergone multiple routine housing inspections over the years, with several violations noted between 2000-2004 concerning various safety and maintenance issues, including heater problems, plumbing concerns, and uneven flooring, all of which were eventually abated. Recent activity around the building (January 2025) has primarily involved external environmental issues such as garbage and debris removal, with some ongoing reports of graffiti and encampments in the vicinity. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained compliance with fire safety regulations following prompt resolutions of identified violations, though periodic issues with building systems and external environmental conditions have persisted.

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Risk rating

How 617-619 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
92ndpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 36 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Building size

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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617-619 Post St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 08
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMar 09
Garbage and debris

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