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678-688 Hampshire St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4024007C 8 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 678-688 Hampshire 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 1900
2 or more units
8 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.

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 1900
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area7,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4024007C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Franco Dominic J & Mary M T 1025 Clayton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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Included addresses

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682 Hampshire St, San Francisco, CA 94110
686 Hampshire St, San Francisco, CA 94110
684 Hampshire St, San Francisco, CA 94110
680 Hampshire St, San Francisco, CA 94110
688 Hampshire St, San Francisco, CA 94110
678 Hampshire St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 678-688 Hampshire Street is a two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, built in 1900 and currently owned by Franco Fmly Tr. The building has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the years. Most notably, in 2017, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit program (as a Tier 3 property), demonstrating compliance with current seismic safety requirements. Earlier structural improvements included foundation reinforcement work in 2012, involving the installation of sill bolts and plywood along approximately 120 linear feet of walls in the garage/storage areas, which cost $6,800.

The building has experienced several maintenance issues in the past, particularly in 2003-2004, when multiple violations were recorded regarding security, plumbing, electrical systems, and heating requirements, though all were resolved by late 2003. Recent history shows regular maintenance and response to external environmental factors, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 primarily related to street cleaning, general maintenance, and graffiti removal. The property has a history of fire alarm system activations, though records indicate these were either unintentional or due to malfunction, with no civilian injuries reported. Recent inspections and improvements suggest ongoing attention to building safety and compliance, with the most recent significant work being the completion of the mandatory soft-story retrofit and receipt of a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC).

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Risk rating

How 678-688 Hampshire 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
11thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2118 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
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 73%
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

678-688 Hampshire St event timeline

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

2019
Building Violation (NOV) Oct 15
1) on september 15, 2017, we identified your building as part of the mandatory soft story program. you failed to obtain a permit application with plans and complete all associated work as required by the mandatory soft story retrofit program. this building is in violation of the requirements of the san francisco building code regarding earthquake safety. the owner of this building has not complied with the mandatory soft story program as required by s.f.e.b.c. 405d 2) monthly monitoring fee 3) do not remove the posted "earthquake warning" placard. code/section: s.f.e.b.c. 405d.2, s.f.b.c. 102a.3, table 1a-k, s.f.e.b.c 405d.6.1
DBI ComplaintOct 15
Failure to comply with sof story tier iii

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