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673 Grand View Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6501025 4 units · 2 fl · 1966

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Noe Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 673 Grand View 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 1966
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1966
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1966
Total area4,928 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6501025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Sun Y & Alice L Quan Truste 160 23Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
May 24, 2022

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 673 Grand View Avenue in Noe Valley, constructed in 1966, has undergone several significant maintenance and repair events over the past few decades, most recently owned by the Quan Family Trust. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent complaints in 2023 regarding security concerns, including a damaged lock on the garage door, and previous issues with mold around windows in 2019. Between 2019 and 2023, multiple building violations were recorded and subsequently abated, including requirements for weatherstripping, lock repairs, window maintenance, utility shutoff tools, and various wall and ceiling repairs. The building also underwent significant infrastructure work, including reroofing projects in 2016 (at a cost of $8,400) and 1998, and the replacement of a damaged window in 2019 (cost: $1,000). Historical records from the 2000s show additional maintenance requirements, particularly related to fire safety, including repairs to smoke enclosure doors, installation of directional signs, and removal of obstructions from fire escapes, all of which were addressed by 2019. The building has experienced three documented smoke detector activations (none resulting in fire or injuries) and one alarm system malfunction, as well as a minor weed and grass issue in 2010 which was promptly resolved. While some historical violations and complaints date back to 2003, most have been resolved, though the pattern of recurring maintenance issues suggests ongoing property upkeep challenges.

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Risk rating

How 673 Grand View 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

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
44thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1052 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
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

673 Grand View Ave event timeline

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2023
DBI Complaint Jun 29
Issues mentioned: broke into building from backyard door. damaged lock, landlord claims lock is fixed but still broken. storage unit does not have a working lock. garage ceiling leaking during rains, not fixed
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