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650 40Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1582034 2 units · 2 fl · 1927

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 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 650 40Th 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 1927
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area2,728 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1582034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kimberly H Kim Living Trust
Mailing address
Kim Kimberly H, Ttee 650 40Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
040519

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Initial analysis

The property at 650 40th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Outer Richmond neighborhood, built in 1927 and currently owned by the Kimberly H Kim Living Trust. The building has undergone significant recent renovations, most notably in 2023-2024, including major improvements to both units such as the replacement of 300 square feet of siding, bathroom renovations, kitchen updates, and the installation of a roof-mounted solar PV system. Earlier improvements included re-roofing (August 2023), bamboo flooring installation (September 2023), and comprehensive electrical upgrades including circuit labeling and GFCI protection (March 2024).

The building has a history of addressing various compliance issues, including the removal of an illegal staircase and door modifications in 2024, correcting an unpermitted rear deck in 2017, and window/door replacements in 2018. Several plumbing and electrical permits have been issued and completed, indicating regular maintenance and upgrades to the building's systems. Of note are multiple sewage back-up incidents reported in 2023 (four occurrences in May alone), though these were all properly resolved according to PUC records. The property has experienced some neighborhood issues as documented in 311 calls, including reports of abandoned vehicles and sidewalk defects, but these were exterior to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 650 40Th 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
96th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 42 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.6%
Moderate concern 7.5%
Severe concern 1.9%
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

650 40Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Aug 15
Remove unpermitted staircase connecting gr fl and 2nd fl. remove door at master bedroom at lower unit.
$5,000 · Complete
Planning RecordAug 15
Remove and infill interior unpermitted staircase and remove and infill unpermitted door at primary bedroom at lower unit.

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