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654-656 33Rd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1575023 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 654-656 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 1926
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1926
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area3,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1575023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
656 33rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
September 15, 2017

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656 33rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
654 33rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 654-656 33rd Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Angela & Jeremy Biggs. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the years, with the most substantial work occurring between 2015-2019. A major horizontal and vertical addition was proposed in 2015, including a 4th floor with new bedrooms, bathrooms, family room, office, and roof decks, valued at $380,000. Subsequent improvements in 2017-2019 included bathroom additions, kitchen remodels, and electrical upgrades, with the 2017-2019 work collectively costing over $68,000. The building's systems have also been updated, with new furnaces installed in 2018 and a 200-amp electrical service upgrade completed in 2015.

Recent concerns include a complaint filed in September 2019 regarding peeling exterior paint, though this case is currently marked as not active. There was a sewer backup incident in July 2017 that was resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. The building was previously the subject of a neighborhood complaint regarding unauthorized short-term rental activity, which was investigated and resolved in 2017. The property has experienced several parking-related issues in the vicinity, with multiple 311 calls between 2019-2023 regarding vehicles parking on the sidewalk, though most of these complaints resulted in officers being unable to locate the offending vehicles. Two street space permits were issued in 2018, and there have been some routine maintenance activities recorded through various permits, including furnace replacements and plumbing work.

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Risk rating

How 654-656 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

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
24thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 790 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
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

654-656 33Rd Ave event timeline

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

2019
DBI Complaint Sep 17
Paint peeling on exterior
Housing Inspection Services

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