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696 27Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1569019 7 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 696 27Th 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 1925
2 or more units
7 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.

Building characteristics
Units7
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area5,838 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1569019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Carl F & Alcira Marshall
Mailing address
2006 Trust P.O. Box 1090 Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
061396

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2560 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2558 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
696 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building at 696 27th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Carl F & Alcira Marshall, has undergone significant structural and safety improvements since 2016. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Tier 3 soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $30,000, which included facade modifications and the installation of new windows. Other substantial maintenance work included a complete re-roofing project in 2018 ($10,800) and stucco replacement work in 2017 ($1,000). The building has also undergone various electrical upgrades, including the installation of a Ufer ground system in 2017.

The property has a history of building code violations and complaints that were addressed and resolved. In 2000, there were multiple issues related to egress obstruction, security requirements, plumbing systems, and drains, all of which were abated by May 2000. More recent concerns in 2005 involved unauthorized kitchen modifications and various safety requirements, including fire escape maintenance and stair repairs, which were addressed by November 2005. A potentially concerning incident occurred in September 2017 when a complaint was filed regarding possible unauthorized interior construction, though this was marked as not active. The most recent activity related to the building's maintenance and safety compliance was the issuance of a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) for the soft-story retrofit, confirming the building's compliance with seismic safety requirements. Regular maintenance issues in the vicinity have been documented through 311 calls, primarily relating to street cleaning and pavement defects, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 696 27Th 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

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
9th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2048 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.7%
Moderate concern 28.1%
Severe concern 20.3%
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

696 27Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 01
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