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630 Central Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1185022 2 units · 2 fl · 1913

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 North Panhandle — not a forecast
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 630 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 1913
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1913
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area2,830 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1185022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1542 Mcallister St Apt B San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
August 18, 1989

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 630 Central Avenue, owned by Daniel P Mullan, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1913 in the Park North neighborhood. The building's maintenance history includes permit records from 1989-1991, showing interior improvements including kitchen cabinet installation and bedroom modifications in 1989, followed by more substantial repairs in 1991 addressing dry rot damage and garage door improvements.

Recent incident records from 2021 through 2024 show a pattern of parking-related issues near the property, with multiple documented cases of driveway blocking, resulting in citations for various vehicles. The most significant recent events include an unresolved fallen tree incident reported in September 2023 that remains open as of the latest data, and two hazardous materials incidents in August 2022 involving liquid substances that were successfully resolved. Additionally, there have been some street cleaning issues in the vicinity, including reports of garbage and debris in July 2024 and human or animal waste in May 2024, though these were not directly related to the building itself. The building's permit and incident history suggests ongoing maintenance attention is required, particularly regarding exterior elements such as the garage and potential moisture-related issues, given the age of the structure and historical dry rot repairs.

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Risk rating

How 630 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

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
57thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 343 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
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

630 Central Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 30
Work category: 2pa; instal 2 new heat pump water heaters
Issued
Building PermitJun 05
Installation of new drywall in shared garage area.

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