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683-685 14Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1630017 2 units · 2 fl · 1921

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 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 683-685 14Th 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 1921
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 built1921
Total area3,274 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1630017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Walker Michael Ray & Carole
Mailing address
685 14th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
102814

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683 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
685 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 683-685 14th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1921, currently owned by Michael Ray & Carole Walker. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades, with the most recent being a completed window replacement project in 2021 costing approximately $12,463, focusing on non-street facing windows with improved energy efficiency ratings. Major renovations in 2011 included a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel costing $45,000, the addition of three skylights, and associated plumbing and electrical work. Earlier improvements from 2017 involved window and door replacements, along with Hardie siding installation on the back wall, while 2014 saw the replacement of secondary drainage systems. The building has had regular maintenance and upgrades, including exterior work in the 1990s such as kitchen and bathroom remodeling in both units, and repairs to exterior stairs.

Recent issues affecting the property have been relatively minimal, with the most significant being a sewage backup incident in May 2024 that was promptly resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. The property has experienced occasional exterior maintenance challenges, including a paint removal incident in 2011 that was quickly addressed. The building's immediate vicinity has generated several 311 calls between 2019 and 2024, mostly related to street cleaning and general maintenance issues, though these are typical of urban environments and not necessarily indicative of specific building problems. The property has maintained proper building permit and inspection records, with no current active violations or complaints on file. Regular upkeep and modernization efforts over the years suggest responsible property management, with particular attention paid to energy efficiency improvements and interior upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 683-685 14Th 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
75th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 562 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 81.7%
Moderate concern 14.2%
Severe concern 4.0%
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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683-685 14Th Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Apr 02
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