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676 Ivy St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0805023 2 units · 2 fl · 1890

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 Hayes Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.2
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

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 676 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 1890
2 or more units
2 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 1890
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area1,324 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0805023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lee E Douglas Trustee 5526 Mountain Lake Wy Antioch CA 94531
Last sale
January 04, 2022

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Initial analysis

The property at 676 Ivy Street is a two-unit, two-story building located in Hayes Valley, owned by the Lee E. Douglas Revocable Trust and constructed in 1890. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced various safety and compliance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in 2023, major improvement work was performed, including a kitchen and bathroom remodel in the first-floor unit, installation of recessed lighting and new electrical systems, and plumbing upgrades. This work followed several building violations from July 2022 related to fire safety and plumbing that were resolved by November 2022. A concerning incident was reported in July 2022 involving an unvented gas dryer in the basement, which posed a fire hazard, though this issue appears to have been addressed through subsequent permits. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural issues, with earlier permits for dry rot repairs in 2006 and reroofing work in 1999.

Recent activity suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts, with multiple building permits issued in 2022-2023 totaling significant investment in improvements. The property has experienced some regulatory scrutiny, as evidenced by multiple building complaints, including unpermitted work in May 2023, though these issues were typically resolved promptly. The surrounding area has seen various infrastructure and maintenance calls in 2024, primarily related to street cleaning and debris removal, but these external issues do not directly reflect on the building's condition. The property's violation history, though concerning at times, shows a pattern of prompt resolution and compliance with building codes, with no active violations as of the latest available data.

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Risk rating

How 676 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

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
50thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 514 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
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

676 Ivy St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Aug 01
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestMay 26
Garbage and debris

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