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611 Minna St

South of Market, SF 94103 3727086 12 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in South of Market
At or below average
avg 3.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 611 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 1907
2 or more units
12 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.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,740 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3727086
Ownership

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

Owner name
J S O D
Mailing address
John Odonoghue Po Box 27537 San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
082418

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 611 Minna Street, built in 1907, has undergone significant recent improvements in safety systems and unit additions. Most notably, in 2024, the building received substantial safety upgrades including the installation of a new automatic alarm system ($35,290) and a comprehensive sprinkler system in the basement and first floor ($28,000), addressing previous fire safety violations. The building has also expanded its capacity through the successful addition of two ADUs in the basement completed in 2018 at a cost of $400,000, with associated electrical and plumbing work completed in late 2023. Historical maintenance issues included multiple fire safety citations between 2016-2024, particularly related to alarm systems and sprinkler systems, though recent improvements appear to address these concerns.

The building's recent history has not been without challenges; there was an active complaint in late 2023 regarding construction noise, and previous concerns about maintenance and pest control were documented in 2015. Historical violations from 2000 indicated various maintenance and safety issues, including problems with the fire alarm system and concerns about fire escape obstructions, though these were all abated by August 2000. The property has experienced recurring fire alarm system activation issues over the years, all documented as unintentional with no injuries reported. The building completed its Tier 3 soft-story retrofit program, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent inspection records and permits show consistent investment in building improvements, particularly focused on safety systems and individual unit upgrades, suggesting proactive management of the property's maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 611 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

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
15th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 366 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

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)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.2%
Moderate concern 63.4%
Severe concern 23.5%
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

611 Minna St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 16
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestJun 15
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