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681 Page St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0848016 8 units · 3 fl · 1952

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 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 1952
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1952
Total area6,734 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0848016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Varum Alex
Mailing address
148 Amber Dr San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
101916

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Initial analysis

681 Page Street is an 8-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1952 in the Hayes Valley neighborhood, currently owned by Alex Varum. The property has undergone significant improvements in recent years, with major renovations completed between 2013-2015 including comprehensive unit updates and safety enhancements. In 2014, the building received substantial upgrades including the installation of a monitored sprinkler system ($8,000), solar water heating system ($24,500), and new electrical resistance wall heaters throughout all units. Major structural work in 2013 included merging units on the 2nd and 3rd floors, relocating units, and window replacements totaling approximately $247,000. The building's fire safety systems were notably improved, with new fire sprinkler installations and associated monitoring systems, while all plumbing systems were thoroughly updated with new gas and sewer lines, bathroom and kitchen fixtures, and water lines for the solar heating system.

The building has a history of fire safety violations that were addressed in 2002-2004, including issues with fire escape ladders, egress obstructions, and combustible storage concerns, all of which were resolved by November 2004. More recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to building safety and infrastructure, including a reroofing project completed in 1993. The property has generated numerous 311 calls in 2024, primarily related to parking enforcement and street cleaning issues, with some ongoing concerns regarding tree root damage to the sidewalk. Two fire-related incidents have been recorded, though neither resulted in civilian injuries or confirmed fires. The building's systems and unit improvements, combined with the resolution of previous violations, suggest that major safety concerns have been addressed, though ongoing monitoring of recent 311 complaints may be warranted.

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Risk rating

How 681 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
26th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 760 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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 size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 36.0%
Moderate concern 43.3%
Severe concern 20.7%
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

681 Page St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 04
Garbage and debris
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