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579 Corbett Ave

Twin Peaks, SF 94114 2717038 5 units · 2 fl · 1954

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 Twin Peaks
At or below average
avg 3.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Twin Peaks average of 3.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 579 Corbett 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 1954
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1954
Total area3,344 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2717038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Corvi Edward G Living Trust
Mailing address
Edward G Corvi 579 Corbett Ave Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
030199

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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 2-story apartment building at 579 Corbett Avenue in Twin Peaks, owned by the Corvi Edward G Living Trust, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements since its construction in 1954. Most notably, a new state-of-the-art fire alarm system was installed in October 2023, featuring smoke detectors, manual pull stations, notifications throughout, and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, demonstrating the building's commitment to current safety standards. In 2015, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit, installing new steel moment frames and shearwalls to enhance structural integrity. The property has faced various maintenance challenges over the years, including water damage issues in 2010 that affected interior surfaces and led to several building violations, though these were ultimately resolved. Earlier violations in 2002-2003 regarding handrails and security features were also addressed, along with improvements to the building's electrical systems, including a 2004 underground service conversion and panel upgrades.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to safety and compliance issues, though there have been instances of unpermitted work, as evidenced by a 2019 complaint regarding balcony and stairwell work. Recent electrical upgrades, including the 2023 fire alarm system installation, suggest proactive maintenance by the current ownership. Historical improvements include window replacements in the 1990s, reroofing in 1997, and various stairway safety enhancements. While the property has experienced multiple 311 calls regarding service issues (mostly related to trash receptacle management and parking concerns) and some minor building violations in the past, the most recent major improvements indicate a focus on maintaining current safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 579 Corbett 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
81th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 33 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.0%
Moderate concern 24.5%
Severe concern 13.5%
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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579 Corbett Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jul 16
Rot repair existing deck @ #2 per sb-721
$5,000 · Complete

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