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614-616 Page St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0843012 3 units · 2 fl · 1895

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 614-616 Page 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 1895
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1895
Total area4,152 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0843012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Comber Matthew Vernon
Mailing address
616b Page St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
041521

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614 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117
616 B Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117
616 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 614-616 Page Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Matthew Vernon Comber, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900 that has undergone numerous repairs and improvements over the past several years. Most recently, in October 2024, stair repairs were initiated on the south elevation at a cost of $11,000, and work resumed on previously approved repairs to address attic dry rot issues from 2022. Significant exterior restoration work was completed in 2022, including removal of cement shingle siding to reveal original redwood siding and repairs to paint both the front and rear facades, representing an $80,000 investment in the building's maintenance.

The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over its recent history, with notable incidents including a 2017 complaint about heating and appliance problems, and a 2022 complaint regarding unpermitted construction work. Multiple building violations were recorded in 2008 related to safety and maintenance requirements, though all were abated by May 2008. The building has seen significant infrastructure upgrades, including a new 200-amp electrical service and gas insert installation in 2020, and plumbing system improvements. Recent 311 calls have mostly concerned external issues such as parking violations, sidewalk maintenance, and debris removal, indicating typical urban neighborhood concerns rather than building-specific problems. The property owner has regularly addressed maintenance issues as they arise, with several permits showing ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading the building's systems and structures.

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Risk rating

How 614-616 Page 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
63th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 380 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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 location

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.2%
Moderate concern 20.5%
Severe concern 4.3%
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

614-616 Page St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Mar 20
In kind replacement of dryrotted redwood siding at grade in 2 areas. remove cement shingles to expose dryrot redwood siding. add voluntary epoxy sill anchors to foundation. add flashing protection, replace shiplap siding. removal of approz 10-20 sf of landscaping paving for access of flashing .
$8,800 · Complete

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