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637-639 Central Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1186005 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 637-639 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 1904
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 1904
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 built1904
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1186005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mironov Evan N 639 Central Ave San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
December 15, 2008

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637 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
639 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 637-639 Central Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Park North neighborhood, constructed in 1904 and currently owned by the E & J Mironov Family Trust. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the years, with the most substantial work completed in 2009-2011, including the excavation of the first floor for a new two-car garage, living space expansion, and comprehensive updates to both units' kitchen and bathroom facilities at a total cost of approximately $145,500. Structural improvements were made in 2007 with dry rot repairs to the rear stairs and foundation reinforcement, while essential systems upgrades occurred between 2008-2013, including electrical system modernization, plumbing renovations, and the installation of new HVAC equipment.

Recent activity at the property has been relatively limited to maintenance and external improvements, such as the installation of a standing window sign for a driving school in 2022. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including reroofing work completed in 2011. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban challenges, with multiple 311 calls recorded between 2021-2024 primarily relating to street cleaning and garbage issues, though these are external to the building itself. A notable incident of graffiti was reported in April 2022 and remains open as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 637-639 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
83rdpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 135 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

637-639 Central Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 02
Garbage and debris
furniture

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