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650 Spruce St

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1066037 4 units · 2 fl · 1880

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 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.

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 650 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 1880
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1880
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1880
Total area2,288 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1066037
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ming Zhang - Best United Re 743 Taraval St Ste 201 San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 650 Spruce St is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood. Built in 1880 and currently owned by Dino J Boufidis (1996 Revocable Trust), this historic apartment building has experienced several significant electrical safety concerns in recent months. Three electrical-related complaints were filed between July 2024 and April 2024, highlighting serious hazards including exposed wiring, deteriorated electrical equipment, and a rusted, uncovered electrical panel on the north side of the building, with specific concerns about the building's electrical service entry point posing risks of electrocution and fire. These issues appear to have emerged after a period of routine inspections in 2000 and 2005, suggesting potentially inadequate maintenance of the electrical systems over the past two decades.

The building has a documented history of addressing structural concerns, including a permit from 1990 to repair earthquake damage to posts and railings, and a 1991 permit to bring the building into compliance with housing inspection requirements. More recent activity around the property includes various municipal service requests, ranging from street cleaning and tree maintenance to parking enforcement and illegal postings, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The recent cluster of electrical complaints, starting in early 2024, represents the most pressing current concerns regarding the building's maintenance and safety conditions.

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Risk rating

How 650 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
29thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 193 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
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

650 Spruce St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Mar 25
200-amp electrical service with 5 meters
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