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255-257 26Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1386010 3 units · 2 fl · 1984

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lake Street — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 255-257 26Th 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 1984
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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.

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 1984
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1984
Total area3,951 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1386010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
5226 Anza St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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255 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
257 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 255-257 26th Ave is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in the Lake - The Presidio neighborhood, owned by David K & Nisa M Ching Revo and constructed in 1984. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety-related events over its history, with the most concerning being a report of an "unstable deck in back" filed in June 1999, which was quickly addressed within a day. In August 2003, repairs were completed on the rear stairs connecting to the deck, involving replacement with treated wood or redwood at a cost of $500. More recently, in February 2023, there was a general hazardous materials complaint that was found to have "No Merit." The building has had three fire alarm system incidents between 2010-2011, though all were resolved with "Condition Corrected" status, and one carbon monoxide detector activation with no CO detected.

The property has experienced ongoing maintenance issues with overgrown trees in the vicinity, with multiple pruning requests filed between July and September 2023. The most recent tree maintenance was completed in October 2023 as part of the Block schedule. The building's immediate vicinity has been the subject of frequent parking enforcement activity, particularly regarding blocked driveways, with multiple citations issued between September 2024 and November 2023. The area has also seen some irregularities with double parking and blocked driveway incidents, though some cases were marked as "Invalid" due to insufficient reporting information. While these parking issues and tree maintenance needs are notable, they primarily affect the external environment rather than the building's internal systems or resident safety.

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Risk rating

How 255-257 26Th 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
83rdpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 112 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
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

255-257 26Th Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Nov 17
Blocking driveway cite only
Silver - Toyota Corolla - CZ35L49
311 RequestJul 27
Trees - overgrown tree

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