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666-678 Grand View Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2832030 7 units · 4 fl · 1986

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 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 666-678 Grand View 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 1986
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units7
Floors4
Year built1986
Total area15,505 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2832030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chen Janice Sha & Mavrothal
Mailing address
678 Grand View Ave San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
032421

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668 Grand View Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
672 Grand View Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
670 Grand View Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
676 Grand View Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
674 Grand View Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
678 Grand View Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
666 Grand View Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 7-unit multi-family residential building at 666-678 Grand View Avenue in Noe Valley, owned by Chen Janice Sha & Mavrothal, has undergone significant maintenance and improvements since 2020. The property, built in 1986 and classified as a TIC building with 4 units or less, has seen multiple roofing and siding projects, including a 2021 replacement of front wood siding and roofing work costing approximately $18,000. Substantial interior renovations occurred in 2020-2021, with kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects totaling over $105,000, including the installation of new heating systems, electrical work, and plumbing fixtures. The building underwent a major upgrade in 2021 with the installation of a photovoltaic system (9 modules) and a 125-amp subpanel.

The property faced several building violations in 2003 related to fire safety and security, including issues with fire extinguishers, garbage storage, and door security, though these were all successfully abated by 2005. A complaint regarding non-essential construction work was filed in April 2020, but was marked as not active. More recent activity includes a 2024 fire inspection related to sprinkler systems that was determined to have no merit. The building's management has engaged in regular maintenance and upgrades, including the installation of smoke detectors, addressing electrical systems, and various roofing projects, with the most recent significant work being completed in 2023. The last known tenant buyout occurred in July 2021, involving two tenants and a payment of $40,000. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street issues such as parking violations and sidewalk maintenance, rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 666-678 Grand View 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 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1409 are predicted to be safer.

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

Building size

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.4%
Moderate concern 60.0%
Severe concern 6.6%
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

666-678 Grand View Ave event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint May 20
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
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