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661-663 Spruce St

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1065016 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

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 Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 661-663 Spruce 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 1911
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1911
Total area1,911 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1065016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dion Philip J
Mailing address
663 Spruce St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
082003

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663 Spruce St, San Francisco, CA 94118
661 Spruce St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 661-663 Spruce Street, located in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1911 currently owned by Dion Philip J. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent being the installation of a 7.8 kW solar system with 20 PV modules completed in October 2023. Notable renovations include a substantial two-level deck addition planned in 2005 (with modified scope in 2006), kitchen remodeling in 2004, and various electrical upgrades including a 150-amp service upgrade and extensive electrical work in 2006. The building has also maintained its infrastructure well, with records showing repairs to dry rot wood following stucco removal in 1999.

The property has experienced recurring issues with illegal parking on the sidewalk, with six reports documented between September 2022 and November 2022, though most of these resulted in either officers being unable to locate the vehicles or other outcomes. More recent complaints include a garbage and debris issue in November 2024 and two illegal postings cases in June 2023. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep and modernization efforts, including a complete kitchen remodel in 2004 and various electrical improvements to support contemporary living standards. Recent utility-related interactions include a billing inquiry resolved in October 2024.

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Risk rating

How 661-663 Spruce 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
44th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 152 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.7%
Moderate concern 12.8%
Severe concern 4.4%
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

661-663 Spruce St event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit Oct 16
Pv solar plan# 5398r1: 20 number of pv modules: 390 watts per module: 7.8 system (dc) kw
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