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658 Spruce St

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1066035 2 units · 2 fl · 1988

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 658 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 1988
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1988
Total area2,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1066035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brian & Lili Yuen Lvg Trust
Mailing address
Brian Y Yuen & Lili Z Yuen 8 Bird Court Alameda CA 94501
Last sale
041800

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 658 Spruce Street, owned by Brian & Lili Yuen Living Trust, was constructed in 1988 following the demolition of a single-family dwelling and garage in early 1986. This two-story flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant renovations over the years, with the most substantial recent improvements occurring in 2022, including a comprehensive kitchen and two-bathroom remodel that featured the conversion of an existing bathtub to a shower space and the installation of recessed lighting, with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling approximately $40,000. In 2018, another bathroom underwent substantial renovation ($15,000), and efforts were made to develop ground floor storage space in the garage (permit filed but cost listed as $0). The building has received regular maintenance attention, as evidenced by a 2013 repair of dry rot issues on a 200-square-foot flat roof area.

The property has experienced various exterior maintenance challenges over the past decade, with the most recent issues including reports of human waste or urine (January 2025, still in progress) and hazardous materials (glass, April 2024, resolved). There have been multiple tree-related incidents requiring attention between 2020-2021, including reports of hanging limbs and a fallen tree. While the majority of these issues have been resolved, some recent 311 calls suggest ongoing maintenance needs. The building's permit history demonstrates consistent investment in maintaining and upgrading the property, with particular attention paid to modernizing bathroom facilities and addressing structural maintenance issues when necessary.

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Risk rating

How 658 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
88th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 33 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.1%
Moderate concern 8.5%
Severe concern 2.4%
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

658 Spruce St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Jul 21
One kitchen and 2 bathroom remodel change 1 existing bathtub to shower space- install ceiling recesses lights
$40,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJul 21
Kitchen and (2) bathrooms remodel. change (1) existing bathrub to shower with shower pan. replace faucets. toilets. kitchen sink and dishwasher, range hood.

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