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594-598 Moscow St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6092010A 2 units

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 Excelsior
At or below average
avg 1.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 594-598 Moscow 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 unknown
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors
Year built
Total area1,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6092010A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Eugene N Lim Living Trust
Mailing address
Ma Kyin Hmwe Living Trust 186 Rio Verde St Daly City CA 94014
Last sale
062915

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598 Moscow St, San Francisco, CA 94112
594 Moscow St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 594-598 Moscow Street in the Excelsior neighborhood is a two-unit multi-family residential building currently owned by the Eugene N Lim Living Trust. The building has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being dry rot and structural integrity problems. In September 2023, a Notice of Violation was issued regarding dry rot on the siding and doorframe, leading to multiple permits for repairs totaling over $100,000, including dry rot remediation, grade beam installation, steel moment frame installation, and shearwall construction. These repairs are currently in progress, with final inspections anticipated in early 2025.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring moisture-related issues, dating back to a cancelled 2014 permit for water damage repairs and stucco replacement. Earlier improvements included a kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2005, along with electrical system upgrades, including a 200-amp service upgrade and installation of a garage door motor in 2004, both completed successfully. In 2024, there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris issues near the property, though these were resolved by city services. The property has also experienced some noise-related complaints, with two excessive noise reports filed in November 2024. While there was a complaint about a possibly illegal conversion in 2006, this issue was promptly investigated and closed. A director hearing regarding the September 2023 violation is scheduled for February 2025, which will likely address the ongoing dry rot and structural concerns.

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Risk rating

How 594-598 Moscow 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
91th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 30 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.5%
Moderate concern 14.9%
Severe concern 3.5%
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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594-598 Moscow St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 30
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 30
Parking on sidewalk

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