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649-651 Central Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1186002 2 units · 2 fl · 1895

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 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 649-651 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 1895
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1895
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 built1895
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1186002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1316 Piemonte Dr Pleasanton CA 94566
Last sale
August 10, 1988

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651 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
649 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 649-651 Central Avenue in the Park North neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Carl Iii and Maureen Wolfston. The building has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work over recent years, with major improvements completed in 2021 including kitchen and bathroom renovations, furnace replacements, and electrical system upgrades. Multiple building permits have been filed addressing various maintenance issues, including recent work in 2024 to legalize exterior wooden rear stairs and decommission an unpermitted room.

The building has experienced several maintenance challenges and violations over its history, most notably in 2017 when multiple violations were recorded relating to lead paint hazards, water damage, mold, and rodent infestation, though these issues were officially abated by October 2017. More recent concerns include dry rot repairs on the back staircase completed in 2023 and ongoing discussions about the rear wooden stairs conversion from TIC to condominium status. The property underwent significant systems upgrades in 2021-2023, including water heater replacement, plumbing improvements, and electrical work related to a condominium conversion process. While the building has had various maintenance issues over the years, many have been addressed through appropriate permits and repairs, with the most recent permits primarily focusing on compliance and maintenance matters. The area around the property has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage and debris, though these issues appear to be primarily street-related rather than building-specific.

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Risk rating

How 649-651 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
66thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 271 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
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

649-651 Central Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Aug 04
Damaging property
hitting window or building
311 RequestAug 03
Offensive

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