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678 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1642031 2 units · 3 fl · 1905

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 678 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 1905
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 built1905
Total area2,311 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1642031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Devries Mary
Mailing address
680 3rd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
101819

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 678 3rd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1905, currently owned by Mary Devries. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most recent being a bathroom renovation and furnace replacement completed in 2021 at a cost of $13,000, following earlier furnace and water heater upgrades in 2020 and 2016 respectively. Two notable structural improvements include a complete reroofing in 2000 ($16,265) and the installation of foundation bolts in 1990, which are critical for seismic safety.

The building's maintenance history includes emergency electrical repairs in 2016 due to damage from a tree branch, and there were multiple 311 calls between 2013 and 2014 related to sidewalk defects and tree root issues, with multiple reports of lifted sidewalk problems. These infrastructure issues appeared to be resolved through appropriate channels, including involvement from the Department of Public Works. More recent incidents have primarily been parking-related, with two enforcement requests in 2024 and 2021. While there was one incident involving medical waste (needles) reported in 2009, this was an isolated occurrence. The building's permit and maintenance history suggests regular upkeep and response to infrastructure needs, with no major safety concerns currently on record.

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Risk rating

How 678 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
80th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 345 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Building age

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.5%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 4.4%
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

678 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit Apr 23
Work category: 1m; install new furnace in attic
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