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639-641 Oak St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0842027 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 639-641 Oak 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1900
Total area2,992 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0842027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Baas Adam
Mailing address
639-641 Oak St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
111912

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639 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117
641 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 639-641 Oak Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, built in 1900 and currently owned by Adam Baas. The building underwent significant renovations between 2012-2013, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units, window replacements on both the second and third floors, and various electrical and plumbing upgrades. Notable improvements included a new 200-amp electrical service with two meters and extensive plumbing work including bathroom renovations, kitchen remodeling, and sewer/water pipe replacements. A non-load bearing wall was also modified in 2013, with a total renovation investment exceeding $30,000.

The property has experienced several urban maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant recent incident being a 2023 report of offensive graffiti. Between 2019-2022, there were multiple 311 calls related to street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance, including reports of loose garbage, medical waste (needles), and an illegal parking complaint. While these neighborhood issues have largely been addressed through standard city processes, they highlight the building's urban location challenges. A notable planning record indicates a proposal to convert the building from three units into condominiums, though the current configuration is listed as two units. The most recent permit activity was recorded in 2013, suggesting that major construction work has not occurred in the past decade, which is typical for completed renovation projects of this scale.

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Risk rating

How 639-641 Oak 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
82th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 185 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.0%
Moderate concern 11.8%
Severe concern 11.2%
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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