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635 Ashbury St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1245003 8 units · 4 fl · 1905

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 Haight Ashbury
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 635 Ashbury 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 1905
2 or more units
8 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.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors4
Year built1905
Total area7,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1245003
Ownership

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

Owner name
New California Land Co
Mailing address
2214 Greenwich St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit apartment building at 635 Ashbury Street, owned by New California Land Co, is a 4-story structure built in 1905 in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects in recent years, with the most current work as of late 2024 focused on Unit 4, including electrical and plumbing upgrades, kitchen modifications, and vent installation, with a budget of $28,000. A critical safety upgrade was completed in October 2024 when the building's fire alarm system was enhanced to meet current codes, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all existing devices. The building recently faced a mandatory soft story retrofit requirement that was noted in a November 2023 complaint, though records show this issue was abated by the end of that month.

The property's history shows a pattern of regular maintenance and upgrades, particularly focusing on individual unit improvements and building systems. In 2022-2023, substantial work was completed in Unit 6 (including kitchen, bathroom rehab, and washer/dryer installation), while similar planned improvements in Unit 5 were cancelled. Historical records indicate previous fire safety issues in 2008 related to blocked exits and storage pathways, though these violations were eventually resolved. The building has consistently undergone routine inspections, with documentation showing attention to building systems including plumbing, electrical, and fire safety equipment over the years. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to external issues such as street cleaning and graffiti, rather than building-specific problems, suggesting ongoing attention to building maintenance and code compliance by current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 635 Ashbury 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

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
55th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 261 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.5%
Moderate concern 35.9%
Severe concern 27.5%
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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The story over time

635 Ashbury St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Mar 14
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestMar 02
Garbage and debris

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