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611 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1641003 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 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 611 3Rd 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 1925
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 built1925
Total area3,280 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1641003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jim Hon & Lilly Ngung Lam H
Mailing address
611a 3rd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
022304

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 611 3rd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a 2-story flats and duplex structure constructed in 1925. The property has undergone several significant improvements, with the most substantial renovation occurring in 2017, when comprehensive upgrades were completed including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical system enhancements (installing new lights, switches, receptacles, fans, and appliances), and HVAC improvements with a new furnace installation, totaling approximately $30,000 in improvements. Though there was an attempt to replace the front windows with wood windows in 2017, this permit was ultimately cancelled. The building's maintenance history includes a completed reroofing project from 1996 and a street space permit issued in 2007.

Recent history of the property shows recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly concerning driveway blocking, with multiple citations and complaints between 2023 and 2024. Eight separate parking-related incidents have been reported, with varying resolutions including issued citations, invalid cases due to incomplete reporting information, and instances where officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles. Other recent concerns include a garbage and debris complaint in June 2024 and a defaced parking sign in May 2023, both of which were resolved. While not directly impacting the building's condition, these external issues may affect resident convenience and quality of life. The property has maintained its compliance with city regulations, with no recorded code violations or other significant issues in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 611 3Rd 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
62th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 655 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 81.3%
Moderate concern 12.8%
Severe concern 5.9%
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

611 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 23
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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