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771 Spruce St

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1087008 2 units · 2 fl · 1989

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 Lone Mountain — not a forecast
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 771 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 1989
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1989
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 built1989
Total area3,452 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1087008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
771 Spruce St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 771 Spruce Street in Lone Mountain, owned by Victor Jr. and Glenda Wong Trusts, was constructed in 1989 following the demolition of a previous structure in 1986. The 2-story flats/duplex building has undergone several modifications and maintenance activities over its lifetime, including the addition of a bathroom in the ground floor rumpus room in 1993, multiple permit revisions in the late 1980s, and most recently, the replacement of a 75-gallon gas water heater scheduled for December 2024. The property has experienced some infrastructure issues in 2024, including a water leak incident in September that required attention from the PUC Water Department.

The building's recent history (2022-2024) shows relatively routine maintenance and resident concerns, primarily involving parking issues, with multiple illegal parking reports in 2024 resulting in citations being issued. There was one construction-related noise complaint in March 2022, but this was determined to be within permitted hours and no additional action was required. A blocked sidewalk incident involving a portable toilet was resolved promptly in May 2022, and a defaced parking sign was addressed in July 2021. The property has maintained a clean safety record with no reported fire incidents or civilian injuries since the available data began being recorded.

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Risk rating

How 771 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
69thpercentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 161 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
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

771 Spruce St event timeline

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2024
Plumbing Permit Dec 23
Work category: 2pa; replace 75 gal gas water heater in the garage. like for like.
Expired

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