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658 Spruce St

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

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights — not a forecast
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.

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 1988
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
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).

Mailing address
Brian Y Yuen & Lili Z Yuen 8 Bird Court Alameda CA 94501
Last sale
September 14, 1999

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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

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
87thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 35 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
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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
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

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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