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716 Ofarrell St

Downtown, SF 94109 0320007 10 units · 4 fl · 1923

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Downtown
Above average
avg 6.9
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 716 Ofarrell 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 1923
2 or more units
10 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.

Building characteristics
Units10
Floors4
Year built1923
Total area6,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0320007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Trenton W Y Yep Survivors T
Mailing address
Gaetamo Real Estate 4444 Geary Blvd Ste 100 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
091919

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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, 4-story apartment building at 716 Ofarrell Street in Downtown San Francisco, constructed in 1923, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. The property has ongoing concerns related to its commercial space on the ground floor, with active violations filed in 2023 regarding a vacant or abandoned commercial storefront and an unpermitted conversion from laundromat to retail use. Most recently, in February 2024, permits were issued for a commercial remodel to convert the space into a retail sales/convenience store, including modifications such as a hidden overhead rollup door and accessible counter features.

The building's safety systems have been a recurring focus of attention, with multiple fire safety violations recorded between 2022 and 2024, including open violations related to sleeping area requirements and previously noted issues with sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and fire extinguishers. The property also has a history of heating system problems, with complaints about lack of heat recorded in 1997, 2001, and 2002. Several building permits show maintenance work has been undertaken over the years, including electrical upgrades in 2005 with the installation of fire alarm boxes, smoke detectors, and related equipment. While some fire safety violations from 2020-2024 have been abated, including issues with sprinklers, alarms, and extinguishers, the property continues to show active compliance issues, particularly regarding the ground floor commercial space.

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Risk rating

How 716 Ofarrell 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
54th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 206 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.8%
Moderate concern 60.8%
Severe concern 26.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

716 Ofarrell St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 20
Blocked sidewalk
cafe table and chairs

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