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591-595 6Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1549018 5 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 591-595 6Th 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 1908
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1908
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area4,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1549018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Warren W & Bianca Z Hirsch 216 Livorna Heights Rd Alamo CA 94507
Last sale

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Included addresses

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595 06th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
593 06th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
500 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
591 06th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 591-595 6th Avenue in the Inner Richmond is a 2-story multi-family residential building with 5 units, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by the Hirsch Family Trust. The building has a significant history of telecommunications infrastructure, with AT&T equipment being installed and subsequently removed between 2004 and 2018, including multiple modifications, antenna installations, and electrical upgrades. More recent building maintenance includes the December 2023 repair of trim molding and waterproofing work to address dry rot. The building experienced a notable set of violations in 2017, which were resolved by June 2017, concerning fire safety (fire extinguishers), security (self-closing doors), and life safety equipment (carbon monoxide detectors).

Current concerns include an active complaint from June 2024 regarding incomplete wall coverings in the commercial unit, and recent complaints about the condition of the vacant commercial space, with reports of plants growing from outside to inside the building. There were also complaints in late 2023 regarding lead paint removal work and dust control. The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris, as evidenced by multiple Recology service requests in early 2025. The commercial portion of the building has a documented history of vacancy issues, with multiple complaints about the vacant storefront filed between 2019 and 2023. The building's electrical and structural maintenance appears to be ongoing, with several permits in recent years for various repairs and upgrades, suggesting regular attention to basic building maintenance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 591-595 6Th 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
1stpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1706 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
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 76%
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

591-595 6Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 08
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 22
Other illegal parking

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