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683 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1641021 2 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 683 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 1908
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
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area3,118 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1641021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan Suet Yue Fong
Mailing address
683 3rd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
013097

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 683 3rd Avenue in the Inner Richmond is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building owned by Chan Suet Yue Fong and constructed in 1908. The building's maintenance record shows several significant roofing projects, including a completed reroofing in September 2000 for $9,800, and another completed project in October 2001 that expired but was valued at $21,000. Historic structural improvements include repairs to the old rear yard stairway completed in 1983, with another permit issued in 1982, though the specific nature of the latter work is not detailed in the records.

The most pressing concerns for the property in recent years relate to recurring parking issues, particularly regarding driveway access. Between 2018 and 2024, there have been multiple reports of vehicles blocking the driveway, with eight documented incidents between 2018 and 2024. These incidents typically resulted in citations being issued, suggesting an ongoing pattern of illegal parking in the vicinity. The most recent occurrences include an abandoned vehicle case in July 2024, a driveway blocking incident in November 2023, and another illegal parking report in October 2023. While these parking issues appear to be regular disturbances for the property's access, they are primarily external matters and not directly related to the building's structural integrity or maintenance. The building's age and permit history indicate regular maintenance over the years, with particular attention paid to the roof structure during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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Risk rating

How 683 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.

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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.5%
Moderate concern 12.7%
Severe concern 5.8%
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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683 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 13
A piece of sharp metal is sticking out here. get them to. a sharp metal panel is peeling away from the base of the storefront window and protruding into the pedestrian walkway. this jagged piece of metal is a safety hazard that needs to be secured or removed. reported with solve sf.(311 sr 101003861010)
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