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626 6Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1639041 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 0.9
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 626 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 1909
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 built1909
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1639041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jennifer Kwok Lvg Trust
Mailing address
Kwok Jennifer Trustee 3735 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
041699

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 626 6th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Jennifer Kwok Living Trust, was constructed in 1909 as a two-story flats and duplex structure. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the years, with records showing completed work on kitchen cabinets and bathroom remodels in 1998, and repairs to stair landing sheathing at the rear in 1995. More recently, the building experienced notable water damage issues in early 2023, leading to multiple violations for damaged ceilings and water damage, which were abated by May 2023. This incident was linked to mold growth in the bathroom that reportedly persisted for three months before being addressed.

The building's history includes a notable violation in 2009 regarding improper lead paint removal procedures, and a 2006 complaint about unpermitted modifications to the driveway, though both issues were eventually resolved. Recent municipal records from 2020-2024 show various parking-related complaints in the vicinity, particularly concerning vehicles blocking the sidewalk, with citations issued in some cases. Street cleaning issues have also been documented, including reports of abandoned furniture and holiday debris, which were resolved through proper removal services. While the building has faced some maintenance challenges, particularly concerning water damage and interior surfaces, these issues appear to have been addressed through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 626 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
20th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1378 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.3%
Moderate concern 25.6%
Severe concern 5.1%
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

626 6Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Violation (NOV) Mar 16
Building violation
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Building Violation (NOV)Mar 16
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