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351-353 28Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1405013 3 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
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 351-353 28Th 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 1923
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,644 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1405013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tacchini Michael J
Mailing address
353 28th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
080916

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353 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
351 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 351-353 28th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by Michael J. Tacchini. The building has undergone several maintenance and inspection processes over the years, with the most significant recent work being a completed $18,000 reroofing project in June 2024. The building's infrastructure has received attention, including a sewer line repair in November 2018. The property was subject to a cluster of fire safety violations in November 2008, which were addressed by December 29, 2008, involving fire extinguisher tagging requirements and egress obstructions. A recent inspection in October 2023 raised a question about the ground floor unit's numbering system, suggesting some ambiguity about the building's three-unit configuration. Historical records show regular routine inspections occurring in 2000, 2002, and 2008, all of which were resolved.

The surrounding area has experienced typical urban maintenance issues as evidenced by 311 calls, including three general cleaning incidents (2010, 2012, and 2014), two graffiti incidents (2012 and 2017), and one sidewalk parking violation (2021), all of which were resolved through appropriate city channels. The building's documented history shows proper attention to major systems like roofing and plumbing, though the 2008 fire safety violations and the 2023 numbering inquiry indicate areas where building safety and documentation require careful monitoring.

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Risk rating

How 351-353 28Th 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

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
32th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1530 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.5%
Moderate concern 21.3%
Severe concern 4.3%
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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The story over time

351-353 28Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Dec 09
Upgrade electrical service to 400a.
Complete
Electrical PermitJul 07
Replace new sub panel and rewires 2nd floor whole unit

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