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688-698 Corbett Ave

Twin Peaks, SF 94114 2745056 6 units · 3 fl · 1890

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Twin Peaks — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Twin Peaks average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 688-698 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 1890
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1890
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area4,266 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2745056
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Pietila Jari & Qian Trustee 1222 Susan Way Sunnyvale CA 94087
Last sale
May 10, 2019

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

694 Corbett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
688 Corbett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
698 Corbett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
692 Corbett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
690 Corbett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
696 Corbett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 688-698 Corbett Avenue, located in San Francisco's Twin Peaks neighborhood, was constructed in 1890 and contains 6 units. The property is currently owned by the Family Trust Of Pietila 200 and has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure improvements over the years. Most notably, in 2008, major upgrades were completed including water line and sewer line replacements, along with street and sidewalk improvements. Earlier improvements include a complete reroofing of the building in 2007 ($25,450) and remediation of rotted stair components in 2003 ($2,000). An electrical upgrade was attempted in 2004 with an underground conversion to 150-amp service, though this permit status is listed as expired.

The building has experienced two routine housing inspections, one in 2003 and another in 2007, which revealed multiple safety and security concerns that were subsequently addressed and abated. These violations included issues with the fire escape, rear stairs, security requirements (such as door viewers and self-closing devices), and handrail deficiencies. Recent maintenance history shows ongoing attention to basic upkeep, with 311 calls over the past several years primarily related to external issues such as street cleaning, water service requests, and sign repairs. A notable incident in 2020 involved dirt encroachment onto the sidewalk, which was promptly addressed by plumbing contractors.

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Risk rating

How 688-698 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
73rdpercentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 46 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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688-698 Corbett Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 23
Park services area
lost and found
311 RequestJul 20
Garbage and debris

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