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690 33Rd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1575018 15 units · 3 fl · 1976

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 690 33Rd 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 1976
2 or more units
15 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.

Building characteristics
Units15
Floors3
Year built1976
Total area14,214 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1575018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Victor P Mac Gift Tr
Mailing address
Mac Min Liang & Chok-leng I Po Box 22136 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
041216

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3140 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
690 33rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
3150 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

This three-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building was constructed in 1976 and is currently owned by the Victor P Mac Gift Trust. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a major roofing project in 2016 costing $39,800, and most recently, a comprehensive ductless heating and cooling installation with multiple indoor units scheduled for completion in 2024. The building has experienced several fire safety violations over the past decade, including a currently open violation from April 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements, and previous issues with blocked exits, extinguishers, and hazardous materials, though most of these have been corrected or abated.

The property has maintained regular building inspections and underwent partition and office space modifications in 2002. Historically, the building has had some mechanical and structural improvements, including non-structural partition installations in 1985 and 1995. More recently, in 2025, there have been multiple reports of overflowing city garbage bins in the vicinity, with ten separate incidents recorded between December 2024 and January 2025, though these are related to street cleaning rather than building management. The building's maintenance record shows attention to major systems like roofing, though there appears to be some ongoing concern regarding fire safety compliance that may affect resident safety.

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Risk rating

How 690 33Rd 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
2th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 1019 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

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 20.9%
Moderate concern 32.2%
Severe concern 46.9%
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

690 33Rd Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 02
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
Fire ComplaintJan 21
Sleeping Area Requirement

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