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6-8 Seymour St

Western Addition, SF 94115 1154027 3 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 Western Addition — not a forecast
Above average
avg 5.3
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Western Addition average of 5.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 6-8 Seymour 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 1906
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1906
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1154027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2479 39th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
September 20, 2021

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8 Seymour St, San Francisco, CA 94115
6 Seymour St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 6-8 Seymour Street in the Western Addition neighborhood, owned by Kristin F. Wong, was constructed in 1906 and contains 3 residential units. The property has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent work completed in September 2024 involving the replacement of two retrofit wood windows in Unit A at a cost of $3,375. The building experienced notable maintenance issues in September 2019, when multiple violations were recorded relating to plumbing and interior surfaces, including problems with sinks, a tub/shower, damaged walls, ceilings, and a broken bathroom door, along with water intrusion and ceiling leaking issues. These violations were subsequently abated by October 2019. A comprehensive health and safety inspection in 2008 identified several concerns including security issues, dryer vent problems, fire safety equipment needs, water heater concerns, and various interior maintenance requirements, all of which were resolved by March 2008.

The property has been subject to regular safety inspections over the years, including routine checks in 2011 and 2018. Recent activity at the address has primarily involved parking-related issues, with multiple citations issued for vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks between 2021 and 2024. Additionally, there was a tenant buyout recorded in December 2024 involving two tenants for $27,500. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing violations and completing necessary repairs, though there have been recurring issues with both plumbing systems and interior surface maintenance. Regular inspections appear to have contributed to the resolution of many identified problems, though the property has experienced some recurring maintenance issues that required multiple interventions to fully resolve.

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Risk rating

How 6-8 Seymour 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
37thpercentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 105 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
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 52%
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

6-8 Seymour St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Feb 06
Kitchen remodel.
Issued
Electrical PermitFeb 06
Kitchen remodel with wall removal

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