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719 Spruce St

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1087001A

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 Lone Mountain
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 719 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 1923
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF Rent Ordinance.

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

Building characteristics
Units
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area2,943 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1087001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Troyan Vitaly B
Mailing address
138 Knight Dr San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale
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719 A Spruce St, San Francisco, CA 94118
719 Spruce St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 719 Spruce St in Lone Mountain, constructed in 1923, has undergone significant changes and faced several regulatory challenges over recent years. Most notably, there are currently active permits (202401033389, issued January 2024) for converting part of unit #1 into an ADU, with associated plumbing and electrical work approved in November 2024. The building has a complicated history of violations and complaints, particularly in 2016 when multiple safety issues were identified, including water damage, smoke detector deficiencies, fire extinguisher requirements, lighting repairs, and window maintenance needs - all of which were abated by November 2016. The property also experienced illegal short-term rental activities in 2018, which resulted in an investigation and subsequent resolution.

Recent construction work has focused on improving safety and unit separation, including the removal of spiral stairs from unit #1 (completed October 2023) and ongoing ADU conversion work. However, the building has faced recurring maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in early 2025 regarding garbage and debris issues in the vicinity. There was also a fire safety violation issued in November 2020, though records do not indicate the outcome. Historical complaints from 2002-2009 documented various maintenance issues, including water intrusion, window problems, and general maintenance concerns. The property's current renovation work suggests ongoing efforts to modernize and improve safety systems, particularly in terms of unit separation and living space configuration.

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Risk rating

How 719 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
66th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 176 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.4%
Moderate concern 11.2%
Severe concern 3.4%
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

719 Spruce St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jan 30
Electrical work for garage level unit: remodel 1 kitchen and 1 bathroom. replace (e) existing subpanel, 14 circuits, 60 amp. ref to (e) electrical permit# e202411138199
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