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1681-1689 Greenwich St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0521035 5 units · 2 fl · 1909

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Cow Hollow — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

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 1681-1689 Greenwich 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 1909
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1909
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
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area3,419 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0521035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Fong Liping & Lydia Trustee 1600 Lombard St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
April 20, 2018

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1689 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1687 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1683 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1681 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1685 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1681-1689 Greenwich Street, owned by Fong Fmly Tr, has experienced several notable issues since its construction in 1909. In summer 2006, the building faced significant plumbing problems when multiple complaints were filed regarding broken and defective building drains and sewer systems, resulting in blockages and overflows affecting 1681 and 1683 Greenwich. These plumbing violations were abated within two weeks, but a pattern of maintenance concerns emerged in 2013 when a routine safety inspection uncovered multiple issues including fire extinguisher servicing needs, primary locking device repairs, and possible unauthorized habitation in the garage area. The most recent major incident occurred in 2017, when multiple complaints were filed regarding two outdoor fish tanks behind the building that were allegedly causing noise disturbances, electrical concerns, and mold growth, though these complaints were ultimately marked as not active.

Recent history shows ongoing maintenance attention, with the most recent building permit issued in 2018 for a bathroom remodel costing $10,000. The building's external environment has seen regular attention to cleanliness and maintenance, with numerous 311 calls logged in 2023-2024 regarding sidewalk cleaning, graffiti removal, and waste management issues, though these are primarily related to general street maintenance rather than building-specific problems. Two false fire alarms were recorded in 2022, but fortunately there were no civilian injuries reported in any fire incidents. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance challenges over the years, many of the historical violations and complaints have been resolved, and recent building permits indicate ongoing maintenance and improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1681-1689 Greenwich 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
24thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 654 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1681-1689 Greenwich St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 06
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJul 06
Garbage and debris

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