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688-690 Douglass St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2802008 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 688-690 Douglass St 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 1908
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 built1908
Total area2,385 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2802008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pashalides Jeffrey T & Hill
Mailing address
688 Douglass St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
032916

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690 Douglass St, San Francisco, CA 94114
688 Douglass St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 688-690 Douglass Street in Noe Valley, owned by Pashalides Jeffrey T & Hill, has undergone significant changes since its construction in 1908. The property originally comprised a single structure but underwent substantial modifications between 2005 and 2015, including the controversial addition of a rear unit. In 2008-2009, a variance was granted to construct a single-family unit in the rear yard, which led to building complaints regarding unpermitted work and changes beyond approved plans, though these issues were eventually resolved by 2010. The building has seen various safety improvements, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system in 2009, and underwent significant structural work, including foundation modifications and sewer repairs in 2016. Historical issues included a sewer defect in 2002 that required resolution due to health concerns.

Recent history shows the building's major structural and systems improvements have been completed, with the last significant building permit recorded in 2015 for documenting the property's legal use and occupancy. The property has experienced recurring issues with street cleaning and garbage management in recent years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2021-2023, though these are external to the building itself. The building's maintenance record shows attention to infrastructure needs, including electrical system upgrades completed in 2009 featuring comprehensive modern installations like smoke detectors, baseboard heaters, and modern kitchen appliances. The property's compliance history indicates that while there were several instances of work being conducted outside of approved permits between 2005 and 2009, these matters were ultimately resolved through proper channels, including a documented administrative process in 2015 to clarify the building's current legal configuration.

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Risk rating

How 688-690 Douglass St'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
66th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 639 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.4%
Moderate concern 15.7%
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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