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654 6Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1639034 4 units · 2 fl · 1917

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 654 6Th 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 1917
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1917
Total area3,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1639034
Ownership

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

Owner name
John & Alanna Freeman 1997
Mailing address
John & Alanna Freeman Trust 639 11Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
062101

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit apartment building at 654 6th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by John & Alanna Freeman since 1997, has experienced several notable events since its construction in 1917. The property underwent significant maintenance in the 1990s with a roofing project completed in 1996, and earlier work in 1987 involving sheetrock installation for centralized hot water tanks. The building faced multiple fire safety violations in April 2002, all of which were addressed and abated by May 2002, including issues with damaged ceilings, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and gas meter instructions. More recent concerns include a complaint from June 2021 regarding holes in the walls, though this was marked as "Not Active."

The property's maintenance history shows periodic inspections and responses to various issues, including a rodent/insect infestation report in May 2020 that was transferred to environmental health authorities. There has been a notable pattern of parking-related issues in recent years, with multiple complaints about driveway blockages between 2018-2020, all of which were resolved through parking enforcement. The building's inspection history includes routine safety inspections in 2000, 2016, and 2021, suggesting regular oversight by housing authorities. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues and violations, particularly in 2002, most of these have been promptly addressed, and recent complaints have been less frequent, though some, like the 2021 wall damage report, remain unresolved in terms of current status.

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Risk rating

How 654 6Th 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
13th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1499 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.2%
Moderate concern 35.0%
Severe concern 18.8%
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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654 6Th Ave event timeline

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

2021
DBI Complaint Jun 29
Holes in the walls
Housing Inspection Services

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