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656-658 Natoma St

South of Market, SF 94103 3727058 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in South of Market — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 656-658 Natoma 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 1906
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RED
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 1906
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3727058
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Devera Ernesto Lalatag & Le 418 Andover Dr Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale
August 30, 1991

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656 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
658 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 656-658 Natoma St in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, owned by the Devera Family Revocable Living Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906. This property has experienced significant events, most notably a fire incident in May 2006 that resulted in building damage requiring substantial repairs to the upper unit, including roof work, parapet repairs, and fixture replacements, with the repairs costing approximately $50,000 and being completed in January 2007. The building underwent additional electrical work during the same period, including installations of lights, switches, and receptacles. A series of building violations were filed in 2006 related to the fire damage, with abatement completed in October 2011.

The property's maintenance history includes a 1995 reroofing project and a 2001 sidewalk repair, though the latter permit has since expired. More recently, between 2023 and 2024, there have been several 311 calls regarding street and sidewalk cleaning, including reports of general waste and graffiti, as well as a sidewalk defect identified in May 2023 related to a collapsed section. Three fire-related incidents have been recorded at the address, though none involved civilian injuries or property damage: two were accidental detector activations (one for smoke, one for an alarm system), and one was a water or steam leak incident.

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Risk rating

How 656-658 Natoma 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

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
89thpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 47 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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656-658 Natoma St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 23
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestMar 30
Garbage and debris

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