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711 Duboce Ave

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2611041 4 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 711 Duboce 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 1900
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,134 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2611041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Flaherty Family Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Flaherty James J & Stacy L 711 Duboce Ave San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
020199

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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 711 Duboce Avenue, owned by the Flaherty Family Living Trust, has experienced several significant structural issues in recent years, most notably in 2023 when a potentially dangerous condition was identified regarding the west property line retaining wall, measuring approximately 8 feet tall and 25 feet long. This wall, which reportedly suffered damage due to water drainage issues from the neighboring property at 715 Duboce, prompted multiple emergency repair actions including a $30,000 project to repair the retaining wall in June 2023, followed by $7,500 in deck repairs later that summer. Additional recent improvements to the property include the installation of a new catch basin in November 2023, a bathroom electrical upgrade in February 2021, and a reroofing project in June 2021 costing approximately $32,960.

The building, constructed in 1900, has a documented history of maintenance and improvement work, including various renovation attempts throughout the 1990s, such as kitchen remodeling, deck replacements, and floor repairs, though some of these permits were either cancelled or expired. A notable violation from 2014 involved complaints about mold growth on the building's western side, though this issue is no longer active. The property has also experienced periodic issues with graffiti in the vicinity, particularly in 2022-2024, with multiple incidents reported and subsequently resolved through city services. A recent planning violation regarding an unauthorized storage structure for garbage cans in the front setback area has been closed as abated, and records indicate the completion of the rear retaining wall repairs in compliance with the January 2023 notice of violation.

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Risk rating

How 711 Duboce 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
25th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 263 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.2%
Moderate concern 29.4%
Severe concern 13.3%
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

711 Duboce Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 04
Solar permit: installing 13 solar pv modules, 410 watts per module, total no. of rating 5.33 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, with 15 kwh each in capacity, ess units will not be closer than 3 feet | 5.33 kw solar project including a 15
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