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689 Noe St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3601077 3 units · 3 fl · 1960

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 689 Noe 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 1960
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1960
Total area4,265 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3601077
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yang-Wong Collin C
Mailing address
689 Noe St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
120919

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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AI summary

The three-unit apartment building at 689 Noe Street, owned by Collin C Yang-wong, has undergone several significant renovations since its construction in 1960. Most recently, in 2019, Unit 3 received a comprehensive kitchen remodel including new cabinets, countertop, appliances, and electrical upgrades costing $31,000. The building underwent substantial improvements in 2009-2010, with Units 1 and 2 receiving kitchen and bathroom renovations ($19,000 each), and all three units receiving new windows and patio doors in 2010 ($14,220). Earlier improvements included hardwood floor installation and kitchen upgrades in Unit 3 in 2008, and the reconstruction of two roof decks in 2000.

The property has experienced some maintenance and compliance challenges over the years. In 2012, there were issues with a leaking water service that required multiple notices to repair, which were eventually addressed by October 2013. A sequence of complaints in 2008 regarding unauthorized construction work in Unit 3 was investigated but resolved by October 2008. The building had several violations in 2000 related to unauthorized deck construction, and in 1999-2000, there were multiple complaints about housing conditions including mold, venting issues, and concerns about various systems. More recently, in late 2021, the property experienced multiple sewer-related incidents that required attention from the Public Utilities Commission. Recent exterior maintenance included graffiti removal in 2020 and a resolved case of general cleaning needs. While the building has had its share of issues, most have been addressed through proper channels and permits, and significant modernization work has been consistently performed on the property.

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Risk rating

How 689 Noe 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
41th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 754 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Neighborhood location

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.1%
Moderate concern 23.6%
Severe concern 7.3%
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

689 Noe St event timeline

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

2019
Building Permit Oct 15
Unit # 3: remodel kitchen with new cabinets. new counter top. update electrical wiring. installkitchen sink, faucet, dishwasher. garbage disposal.
$31,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitOct 15
Plumbing work for kitchen remodel. install kitchen sink, faucet, dishwasher, and garbage disposal.

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