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651 Minna St

South of Market, SF 94103 3727073 4 units · 2 fl · 1911

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 651 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 1911
2 or more units
4 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 1911
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area3,032 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3727073
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Nicholas Kramer 3 E Third Ave San Mateo CA 94401
Last sale
March 05, 2015

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Initial analysis

The property at 651 Minna Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1911 in the South of Market neighborhood, currently owned by 651 Minna Street LLC. The building, originally containing 4 units, has undergone several significant modifications and permit applications in recent years, most notably an effort to legalize an additional unit under ordinance #43-14 and to add a studio ADU under ordinance #162-16, both filed in October 2019. This would bring the total unit count to 6, though these permits are still in "Filed" status. The building has received regular maintenance and upgrades over the years, including a complete reroofing project in 2016 ($7,000), construction of a secured storage room in 2007-2009 ($14,000), and electrical system upgrades in 2008-2009 that included installation of new meters and panels.

The property has experienced several building violations and complaints, with the most notable being a cluster of violations in September 2010 related to fire proofing and water heater issues, which were abated by November 2010. A recent complaint from June 2020 raised concerns about unauthorized construction work and safety issues, though this case was marked as "Not Active" in April 2022. While the building underwent a horizontal addition in 1992 and various repairs including porch work in the same year, it has also faced some structural and safety-related issues, including an initial fire sprinkler installation attempt in 1993 that expired. Recent activity around the property has primarily involved public space concerns, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris, though these are related to the street environment rather than the building itself. A 2005 fire complaint regarding combustible materials was investigated but found to have no merit. The property is currently undergoing review for additional units, with planning records indicating attempts to legalize previously unauthorized units while maintaining the existing building footprint.

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Risk rating

How 651 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
46thpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 232 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

651 Minna St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 26
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJul 21
Parking on sidewalk

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