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672-674 Ivy St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0805027A 2 units · 2 fl · 1890

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 672-674 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area1,872 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0805027A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Connelley Sean Lewis&Newton
Mailing address
2823 Foothill Rd Ventura CA 93003
Last sale
071411

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674 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
672 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The property at 672-674 Ivy Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1890 and currently owned by Sean Lewis Connelley & Newton. The building underwent significant renovations in 2021, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, HVAC system upgrades, and electrical work totaling approximately $100,000. These improvements included the installation of new forced air systems, plumbing updates, and electrical circuits for various appliances. Prior to these renovations, the building had some maintenance issues, including minor wood fungus damage repair needed in 2013 and window replacements completed in 2014.

The building's history includes several permit violations from 2008-2009, primarily related to unpermitted plumbing work and construction concerns, though these violations were subsequently abated. The property has experienced typical urban issues in recent years, such as garbage collection concerns and parking violations, with the most recent maintenance activity being a resolved garbage debris case in December 2024. A tenant buyout occurred in February 2023 at a nearby address (678 Ivy Street) for $20,000. The building's management has generally been responsive to maintenance needs, as evidenced by the string of completed permits and repairs in recent years, though there was one cancelled permit in 2021 related to kitchen and bath work.

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Risk rating

How 672-674 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
99th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 10 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 95.2%
Moderate concern 3.4%
Severe concern 1.3%
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

672-674 Ivy St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jul 09
Parking on sidewalk
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