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676-678 Chenery St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6742014A 2 units · 1 fl · 1908

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 Glen Park — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Glen Park average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 676-678 Chenery 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1908
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 built1908
Total area2,784 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6742014A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Paul M Farr & Tiffany C Far 75 Sussex St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale

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678 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
676 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 676-678 Chenery Street is a mixed-use building constructed in 1908, containing two residential units and ground-floor commercial space, currently under the ownership of Paul & Tiffany Farr Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the years, with the most recent notable issue being an active complaint from February 2023 regarding unauthorized awning installation by Tekka House. The building has a documented history of permit violations, particularly in 2009 when there were multiple complaints regarding unpermitted construction work, including plumbing modifications and unauthorized rear stairs construction, though these violations were subsequently abated. Between 2004 and 2011, the property underwent substantial commercial improvements, including kitchen ventilation and fire suppression system installations, electrical panel upgrades, and various tenant improvements including plumbing modifications to separate gas lines for each unit in 2008-2009.

The building has experienced periodic maintenance and regulatory challenges, including a 2014 complaint about lead paint handling, though most previous violations have been resolved. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved routine maintenance issues as documented in 311 calls during 2023-2025, including reports of graffiti, waste management concerns, and a dog barking complaint, though these issues appear to be typical neighborhood maintenance matters rather than indication of building-specific problems. The ground-floor commercial space has maintained active ABC and Health permits, confirming its use as a full-service restaurant, while planning records indicate there was an illegal conversion of the upstairs space from residential to office use, which has been closed as abated. The property's utility systems have been updated over time, including a comprehensive electrical upgrade in 2011 that involved replacing the main service panel and updating the subpanel servicing the residential unit.

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Risk rating

How 676-678 Chenery 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 211 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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676-678 Chenery St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 31
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