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649-653 Ashbury St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1245004 3 units · 3 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 Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 649-653 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 1904
2 or more units
3 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.

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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area4,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1245004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1511 Masonic Ave San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
July 12, 2006

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653 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
649 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
651 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 3-story, multi-family residential building at 649-653 Ashbury Street in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, constructed in 1904 and currently owned by the Coyne 2017 Living Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the past few decades. Most recently, in November 2021, the building received a $12,000 reroofing work, continuing a pattern of regular roof maintenance that has been performed approximately every 30 years since 1990. The property has also seen important structural improvements, including the replacement of the rear stairs in 1999, and some notable interior work in 2004 involving garage renovations and termite repairs, though these permits eventually expired and required renewal in 2006.

Recent activity at the property has primarily centered around external maintenance and neighborhood concerns, with multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning and graffiti between 2022 and 2024. Current open issues include reports of garbage and debris (October 2024), a damaged tree (October 2024), and various historical graffiti incidents, though many of these cases have been resolved. The building has undergone routine housing inspections in 2000 and 2006, both of which were resolved satisfactorily. Three units are housed within this flats/duplex class building, which has demonstrated regular upkeep through building permits, though some historical permits from the early 2000s show as expired requiring renewal.

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Risk rating

How 649-653 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

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
72ndpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 163 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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 size

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

Building age

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
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

649-653 Ashbury St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Oct 27
Overgrown tree
other
Building PermitSep 23
In kind repair: less than 50% rear stair repair. non street visible.

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