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334 31St Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1403026 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 Central Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 334 31St 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 1912
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.

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 1912
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
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area2,540 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1403026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Wong Paul Jr 334 31St Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
March 18, 1999

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Initial analysis

This two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building, located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood and owned by Paul Tuen Wong, has a documented history dating back to its 1912 construction. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including reroofing in 2006 (cost: $5,800) following an earlier roofing permit from 1993, termite repairs in 1999, and a major electrical system upgrade in 2005 that included installing new lighting, switches, and receptacles with a service upgrade to 200 amps.

The building's maintenance record shows some concerning historical water-related issues, with complaints about leaking windows in 1997 and 1998, the latter incident also reporting severe water damage, wall cracks, yard maintenance issues, and pest control concerns. While there have been no formal housing complaints filed in recent years, the property has generated numerous 311 calls in 2024, primarily related to park services and recreational equipment maintenance, suggesting the building's immediate surroundings (likely related to a nearby park or playground) have experienced ongoing maintenance needs. Recent structural maintenance calls have been resolved, including plumbing issues and equipment repairs, with the most recent case from August 2024 involving plumbing work being completed. The property's permit history and recent service calls indicate regular maintenance efforts, though the concentration of outdoor-related service requests in 2024 suggests active management of building and surrounding area concerns.

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Risk rating

How 334 31St 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
39thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1372 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
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

334 31St Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 30
Voluntary seismic strengthening(no grant)
$9,000 · Issued

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