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391-395 28Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1405022 4 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 391-395 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area4,372 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1405022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Helen Tom Wat Trust-Restate
Mailing address
3949 Regan Dr San Mateo CA 94403
Last sale
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395 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
393 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
391 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 391-395 28th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923 and currently owned by the Helen Tom Wat Trust-estate. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over its history, with the most recent being a completed re-roofing project costing $25,600 in November 2024. Historic maintenance records show attention to structural elements, including repairs to back stairs (1997), exterior stucco (1993), and attempts to address foundation bolting (1991) and rear landing (1985), though some of these permits expired before completion. The building experienced notable issues in late 2003 through early 2005, including multiple housing code violations related to lead paint hazards, egress obstructions, sanitation concerns, and plumbing/electrical issues, all of which were officially abated by February 2005.

Recent activity around the property has generated multiple 311 calls in 2024, primarily regarding garbage and debris issues on the street, with several cases being resolved through municipal intervention. There have also been documented instances of illegal parking and an abandoned vehicle in the vicinity, though these were addressed by parking enforcement. The property has faced challenges with unauthorized short-term vacation rentals, as indicated by planning records, though these cases were eventually closed as abated or informational. While the building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural and safety issues, the concentration of problems in 2003-2005 suggests there was a period requiring significant remediation work, all of which appears to have been resolved from a regulatory standpoint.

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Risk rating

How 391-395 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
26th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1665 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.9%
Moderate concern 19.0%
Severe concern 12.1%
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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391-395 28Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 03
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 22
Blocking driveway cite only

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