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1670-1680 Market St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0854005 42 units · 6 fl · 1923

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below 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 1670-1680 Market 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 1923
2 or more units
42 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1923
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
Units42
Floors6
Year built1923
Total area31,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0854005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Fred Levinson 55 Raycliff Ter San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
March 28, 1997

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Included addresses

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1676 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1670 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1680 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1678 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1674 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1672 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 42-unit, 6-story apartment building at 1670-1680 Market Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Levinson Family Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1923 and has undergone several significant upgrades and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most recently, between 2022-2023, there have been sleeping area requirement violations issued in November 2023, and the building experienced glass-related incidents in February 2023. The building's fire safety systems have received considerable attention, with a complete fire alarm system upgrade in 2017 costing $63,000 that included smoke detectors, horn/strobes, and low-frequency sounders throughout the building. Other recent improvements include the installation of a new domestic hot water boiler in 2021, emergency lighting upgrades in 2022, and a 400-amp electrical service installation in 2017, which replaced all 42 electrical meters.

The property has faced several maintenance issues over its history, including a noteworthy roach infestation in 2017 affecting multiple units, elevator outages in 2010 and 2012, and various building violations in 2000 related to water damage, fire safety, and window repairs that were subsequently abated. Historical permits show significant structural and safety work, including parapet reinforcement in 1989 and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. Recent 311 calls (2025) have primarily related to street cleaning issues outside the building. The building's safety systems have been actively maintained, with multiple fire safety inspections showing mostly no merit for complaints, though some violations have been issued and corrected, such as those related to fire alarms and roof access in 2022. The property has also experienced periodic issues with common area maintenance and environmental cleanliness, as evidenced by historical complaints and recent 311 calls.

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Risk rating

How 1670-1680 Market 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
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Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 1027 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
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 92%
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

1670-1680 Market St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 23
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
DBI ComplaintFeb 18
Cont. of 202311154 - vacant commercial building

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