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681 Ivy St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0805021 4 units · 2 fl · 1906

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 681 Ivy 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 1906
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area1,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0805021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lawrence H Shane & Toni Don
Mailing address
Lawrence H Shane & Toni Don 1061 High Rd Woodside CA 94062
Last sale
091995

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 681 Ivy Street in Hayes Valley was constructed in 1906 and has undergone various maintenance and compliance updates over the years. The property has a history of addressing structural elements, including the replacement of rear stairs in 2008 (completed at a cost of $3,000), the installation of a fire escape in 1988 (though this permit was cancelled), and the repair of rear stairs in 1988 (completed). More recently, in 2022, the building underwent a house trap replacement on the sidewalk, indicating ongoing infrastructure maintenance.

The building's most significant compliance issues occurred in October 2008, when multiple violations were recorded related to fire safety and gas utility requirements, including the need to recharge fire extinguishers and post gas meter instructional diagrams. These violations were all abated by January 21, 2009. The property has undergone several routine safety inspections over the years (2003, 2011, 2018), and there was a complaint in 2014 regarding unauthorized construction in one unit. Two sewer backup incidents were reported in 2020 and 2022, showing some recurring plumbing issues. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external concerns such as sidewalk parking violations and street cleaning needs, with the most recent calls from October and December 2023 regarding sidewalk parking issues that were unable to be validated by responding officers.

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Risk rating

How 681 Ivy 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
55th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 462 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.2%
Moderate concern 23.7%
Severe concern 30.0%
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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681 Ivy St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 04
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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