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655-659 Ashbury St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1245005 3 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 655-659 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area4,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1245005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mccracken Daniel C
Mailing address
10149 Park View Lane Penn Valley CA 95946
Last sale
040815

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659 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
657 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
655 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 655-659 Ashbury Street is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1904, currently owned by Daniel C. McCracken. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being the removal and replacement of a gas water heater in 2011. Historical records indicate the building experienced multiple safety compliance issues in 2000 and 2006, including concerns about egress obstructions, handrail requirements, and self-closing doors, all of which were ultimately resolved. Infrastructure improvements include a sprinkler system installation in the garage area, dry rot repairs to decking and stairs in 1996, reroofing in 1998, and various garage access modifications between 1999 and 2000.

The property has faced recurring streetscape maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2022 and 2024 reporting issues such as graffiti, human waste, and debris on adjacent sidewalks. The most recent infrastructure concern is an open case from April 2023 regarding tree root damage to the sidewalk. While these exterior maintenance issues have been consistently addressed by city services, they represent ongoing environmental challenges in the immediate vicinity of the building. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and compliance efforts, with no recorded building violations or complaints since 2006, suggesting improved adherence to safety standards in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 655-659 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
52th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 279 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.

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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.4%
Moderate concern 13.6%
Severe concern 49.0%
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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655-659 Ashbury St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 08
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