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1649 Newhall St

Bayview, SF 94124 5338055 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bayview
At or below average
avg 4.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1649 Newhall 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 1925
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5338055
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rogan Joshua G
Mailing address
1649 Newhall St San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
123011

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1649 Newhall Street in the Bayview neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1925, currently owned by Joshua G Rogan. The property has undergone various maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including multiple window installations (most recently in 1999), reroofing (1996), and wooden steps replacement (1994). Of particular concern is an active building complaint filed in March 2022 regarding unauthorized expansion of the property's footprint, which remains unresolved as of October 2023. Previous enforcement actions include a 1995 violation notice concerning unauthorized modifications and an investigation into an illegal unit (later resolved in 1996). There was also a brief issue in 1997 regarding an unpermitted garage enclosure, which was addressed within a week.

In recent months (December 2024 - January 2025), there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris issues near the property, with at least nine separate incidents requiring intervention from Recology or Public Works Street and Environmental Services. These reports primarily involved loose garbage, yard waste, and furniture, with the most recent being a curb defect complaint filed in December 2024 that remains open. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep until the mid-1990s, with permits for various improvements including window replacements and a new fence installation. While many historical permits have expired, several significant structural modifications were completed properly, including the installation of aluminum windows in 1983 and the completion of a residential violation notice in 1995.

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Risk rating

How 1649 Newhall 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
84th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 61 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Building size

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.2%
Moderate concern 35.8%
Severe concern 9.0%
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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1649 Newhall St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request May 17
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 15
Blocking driveway cite tow

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