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688 4Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1641028 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

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
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 688 4Th 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 1911
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 built1911
Total area2,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1641028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mitra V & David C Tyree Fml
Mailing address
Tyree Mitra V Ttee 1849 Pine St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
042600

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 688 4th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Mitra V & David C Tyree Fml, has a documented history spanning several decades since its construction in 1911. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure improvements, most notably a complete sewer lateral replacement in March 2022 using the open trench method, which involved approximately 15 feet of work at a depth of 5 feet. Previous maintenance work included termite repairs in 2015 and Fungus damage remediation in 1999, with the building having received a new roof in 1996. Of particular note is a building complaint filed in December 2022 regarding unpermitted jackhammering that exceeded regulated decibel levels and continued beyond the stated timeline, though this issue was abated within two days of the complaint.

The property has experienced several neighborhood incidents typical of urban environments, including graffiti on a mailbox (2021), defaced parking signs (2022), and a driveway blocking incident that required parking enforcement intervention (2020). Two instances of graffiti requiring resolution were reported between 2018 and 2021. While these neighborhood incidents were addressed through appropriate channels and resolved, they occurred in common areas rather than within the residential building itself. It's worth noting that the building has had consistent maintenance record-keeping over the years, with permits showing attention to structural and infrastructural needs when identified through inspections or reports.

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Risk rating

How 688 4Th 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
26th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1275 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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 70.4%
Moderate concern 21.6%
Severe concern 8.0%
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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The story over time

688 4Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
DBI Complaint Dec 12
Jackhammering at 7 am louder than regulated 5.0 decibel, and supposted to end by friday, 12/9, and jackhammering continues
Building Inspection Division
Plumbing PermitMar 02
Work category: 1p; sewer lateral replacement from building structure to existing running trap (open trench method), approximately 15’ long and 5’ deep

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