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609-611 Burnett Ave

Twin Peaks, SF 94131 2826093 19 units · 4 fl · 1962

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Twin Peaks
At or below average
avg 3.0
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Twin Peaks average of 3.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 609-611 Burnett 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 1962
2 or more units
19 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 1962
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
Units19
Floors4
Year built1962
Total area21,257 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2826093
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 31540 San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
011112

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611 Burnett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94131
609 Burnett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The 4-story, 19-unit multi-family residential building at 609-611 Burnett Avenue in Twin Peaks was constructed in 1962 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most recently, in December 2024, electrical upgrades were completed across multiple units, including the replacement and relocation of Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) panels in Units 4, 5, 6, 9 through 12, 15, 16, and 17 to meet insurance requirements. The building has also undergone important safety improvements, including mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2014 costing $60,000 and garage structural repairs in 2021 following vehicle impact damage. A notable fire safety violation related to sleeping area requirements was issued in December 2023 and remains open.

The building has faced various maintenance and safety challenges over the years, including a 2011 incident involving water damage and mold in Unit 18, and multiple routine inspections revealing interior surface violations. Infrastructure improvements have included the replacement of windows across multiple units (2012), three aluminum sliding doors in Units 18 and 19 (2017), and comprehensive HVAC system upgrades in 2010 affecting multiple units. The property has a verified Tier 2 soft-story retrofitting status as complete, and all garage structural repairs have been properly addressed according to building permit records. Recent 311 calls recorded between August 2024 and January 2025 primarily relate to external issues such as graffiti and debris removal, rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 609-611 Burnett 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
17th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 143 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 21.6%
Moderate concern 43.9%
Severe concern 34.5%
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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The story over time

609-611 Burnett Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jul 29
Unit #7 1/f: rewire kitchen plugs and 1 light. rewire bedroom plugs 1 light. rewire living room plugs 1 light. rewire bathroom lights fan and plugs. rewire hallway lights and 1 plug.
Issued
Building PermitJul 14
Apt#7: fire damage repair, replace all in kind (n) insulation, drywall & finishes, replace patio door sliders to match existing - 500 sf apt, not street facing.

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