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628 Central Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1185021 6 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 628 Central Ave 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
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area4,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1185021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brian & Deanna Moore Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Brian & Deanna Moore, Trust 28 Lahoma Ct Alamo CA 94507
Last sale
042399

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 628 Central Avenue in Park North, owned by the Brian & Deanna Moore Living Trust, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement works over its lifetime. Most recently, in 2022, the building received substantial exterior maintenance with the repair and replacement of siding on the back wall at a cost of $32,750. The property has completed its soft-story retrofit obligations as a Tier 3 building, with work officially completed and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

The building's maintenance history reveals several notable concerns, particularly during the early 2000s, including a 2004 housing inspection that identified multiple issues such as stair repairs, smoke detector compliance, and emergency exit improvements which were subsequently addressed. There were plumbing-related problems documented in 2009 (sewage backup in lightwell) and 2007 (various leaks and mold issues), though these are now inactive. Earlier complaints from 1999 indicated multiple maintenance issues, including mold, water damage, and heating problems, along with a water heater replacement incident. A 1995 complaint regarding widespread mildew was also resolved. More recent 311 calls show occasional building-related issues, including a rodent/insect infestation complaint in 2022, though many recent calls primarily relate to street-level concerns such as waste management and hazardous materials on the sidewalk. The building underwent various repairs over the decades, including concrete pier installation in 1988 and various compliance-related improvements in the 1980s and 1990s, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to maintaining the property, with no active violations or complaints as of the current date.

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Risk rating

How 628 Central Ave'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
52th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 383 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

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 65.4%
Moderate concern 21.5%
Severe concern 13.1%
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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628 Central Ave event timeline

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2022
Building Permit Feb 10
Repairing and replacing siding on exterior wall locatd at back area of building. not visible from street.
$32,750 · Complete

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