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629-631 40Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1583007 2 units · 2 fl · 1981

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 629-631 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 1981
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1981
Total area3,180 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1583007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wai Peter & Yuen Sin
Mailing address
631 40th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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629 40th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
631 40th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 629-631 40th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district is a two-unit, two-story residential building constructed in 1981, currently owned by Wai Peter and Yuen Sin. The most significant recent maintenance work occurred in 2015, when both units underwent repairs including the removal and replacement of deteriorated wooden balconies and the conversion of sliding doors to windows on the second and third floors, with the project originally costing $3,000 but later adjusted to $8,000. The building has experienced recurring sewer issues, with documented backups in both May and October of 2020, though these were resolved through official work orders. A tree-related concern was reported in September 2022 regarding damaged sidewalks due to lifted roots, and this issue remains open as of the last report.

The property has generated several 311 calls, primarily related to parking issues, which are not uncommon in this neighborhood. These include two instances of driveway blocking (most recently in September 2024), abandoned vehicle complaints (July 2024), and various parking violations. The building's immediate vicinity has experienced some maintenance challenges, including a general cleaning request for loose garbage in February 2023. In June 2012, there were fire safety inspections related to weeds, grass, and combustible materials, though these complaints were found to have no merit. While the building has encountered some maintenance issues over the years, particularly related to its sewer system and exterior features, there have been no recent fire safety concerns or serious building code violations on record.

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Risk rating

How 629-631 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
65th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 364 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.3%
Moderate concern 11.2%
Severe concern 8.5%
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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