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629 York St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4024011A 2 units · 1 fl · 1900

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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 629 York 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
2 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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area1,468 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4024011A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Guadalupe C Barrera, Truste 629 York St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 629 York Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission district is a two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Guadalupe C Barrera Trust. The building's permit history shows only one recorded modification - the installation of vinyl siding in 1991, though this permit has since expired. The most pressing current issues relate to public safety and resident quality of life, with multiple reports of sidewalk parking violations occurring throughout 2024. Between October and December 2024, there were seven complaints about vehicles parking on the sidewalk, with enforcement officers frequently unable to locate the offending vehicles. A persistent issue remains under investigation, as of October 15, 2024, regarding a residential totter (temporary mobile structure) blocking the sidewalk.

Additional concerns include an open noise complaint from July 2024 and two environmental incidents: a hazardous materials report in November 2022 involving unspecified liquids (potentially oil or paint) that was transferred to another agency, and a general cleaning issue involving loose garbage that was resolved by Recology in June 2022. From a fire safety perspective, there was one complaint in November 2010 regarding operation without a permit, which was promptly corrected the same day, and no fire incidents have been recorded at the address since that time. The building's age (123 years as of 2023) and limited documented improvements suggest minimal recent investment in structural or systems upgrades, though this is not uncommon for properties of this vintage.

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Risk rating

How 629 York 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
88thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 286 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
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

629 York St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Jul 05
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