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630-652 Chenery St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6742031 11 units · 3 fl · 1986

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Glen Park
Above average
avg 1.4
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Glen Park average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 630-652 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 1986
2 or more units
11 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1986
Total area13,815 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6742031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Susan Barrett Shields Revoc
Mailing address
Sheilds Property Management 1288 Columbus Ave Pmb 440 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
040617

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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648 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
650 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
652 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
642 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
636 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
630 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building at 630-652 Chenery Street in Glen Park, owned by Susan Barrett Shields Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1986 and has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues throughout its history. The most recent significant maintenance work was completed in February 2023, addressing dry rot repairs on the rear exit stairs and deck joist in Unit #4. The building underwent major structural improvements in 2010, including the installation of a new steel beam and two steel columns to support a failing beam, as well as electrical upgrades adding numerous outlets, lights, and data connections. A complete reroofing project was carried out in 2016 for $22,000.

The property has faced multiple safety and maintenance challenges over the years, with the most recent being a health and safety inspection in late 2022 through 2023 that identified several issues requiring attention, including structural maintenance needs, smoke detector installation at stairs, and egress obstruction concerns. Historical violations from 2000 required resolution of various safety-related items including fire extinguisher charging, central alarm system repairs, and fire sprinkler installation, all of which were abated by June 2000. The building has experienced occasional fire system-related issues, as evidenced by fire complaints in 2009, 2018, and 2019 related to alarms and exit maintenance, though all these conditions were corrected. Recent 311 calls from 2020 through 2024 have primarily concerned exterior maintenance issues such as sidewalk defects, cleaning needs, and waste removal. While the building has faced various maintenance and safety challenges, records indicate that most identified issues have been addressed, with the exception of some ongoing exterior maintenance matters noted through 311 calls.

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Risk rating

How 630-652 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

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
4th percentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 349 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.5%
Moderate concern 43.4%
Severe concern 46.1%
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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630-652 Chenery St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 08
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311 RequestNov 04
Garbage and debris

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