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679-681 Minna St

South of Market, SF 94103 3727066 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 679-681 Minna 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 1916
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 1916
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 built1916
Total area2,166 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3727066
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Mabutas Sindolfo B & Feliza 408 Silver Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
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681 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94103
679 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 679-681 Minna Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1916, currently owned by the Mabutas Trust. The building's documented history shows relatively minimal structural maintenance, with only one permitted window installation recorded in 1991 (permit #9122617), which has since expired. The property has experienced several street level and sidewalk maintenance issues over the past few years, including an open sidewalk defect case from 2021 involving lifted pavement, and multiple reports of loose garbage requiring general cleaning in 2024 and 2020. There have been recurring issues with illegal parking in the vicinity, with two incidents reported in December 2024, one of which remains under investigation.

The building's safety record includes three documented fire-related incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries: a hazardous condition reported as 400 (date unspecified), an intentionally caused fire (100) with an unknown date, and a structure-related fire (112) with the cause listed as under investigation. The area surrounding the building has experienced various municipal service calls, including two instances of abandoned bicycle sharing operations in 2022, and multiple requests for service from Recology Public Works regarding garbage and waste management. Notably, there have been incidents requiring cleanup of medical waste (needles) reported in November 2019, and an encampment removal operation conducted in the same month. While most service requests have been resolved promptly, as evidenced by their "Closed Case Resolved" status, the building's immediate vicinity continues to experience periodic infrastructure and safety challenges that require municipal attention.

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Risk rating

How 679-681 Minna 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
92ndpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 34 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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 (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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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679-681 Minna St event timeline

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311 Request Sep 16
Incident report
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311 RequestApr 01
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