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624 Russia Ave

Excelsior, SF 94112 6278045 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 624 Russia Ave 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 1947
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 built1947
Total area1,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6278045
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ondry Steven Carl & Sharon
Mailing address
3565 Altamont Way Redwood City CA 94062
Last sale
043003

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 624 Russia Avenue in the Excelsior neighborhood, owned by Steven Carl and Sharon Ondry, has a concerning pattern of illegal parking incidents recorded between 2022 and 2024. The property, a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1947, has experienced numerous enforcement actions specifically related to sidewalk parking violations, with at least nine documented cases over the past two years. The most recent incidents in December 2024 involved sidewalk parking complaints, with one case resulting in a citation and another where officers were unable to locate the offending vehicle. Between 2023-2024, multiple vehicles were reported for illegal parking, including three instances where officers could not locate the vehicles, four confirmed citations, and one case involving a blocked driveway.

The building's parking-related complaints peaked in frequency during 2024, with particular clusters of incidents in early 2024 and December 2024. Notably, there was one report of an abandoned vehicle situation in October 2022, though officers arrived to find the vehicle had already departed. While many of these parking violations have resulted in official enforcement actions, it's worth noting that several reports (specifically in February 2023 and December 2024) resulted in officers being unable to locate the offending vehicle. This pattern of parking violations suggests ongoing challenges with vehicle management in the vicinity of the property, though it's important to recognize that many of these incidents are related to street parking rather than direct issues with the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 624 Russia Ave'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
88th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 40 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 77.5%
Moderate concern 12.7%
Severe concern 9.8%
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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624 Russia Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Dec 09
Parking on sidewalk
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