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378 28Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1406027 4 units · 2 fl · 1924

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 378 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 1924
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,720 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1406027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lui Gloria C
Mailing address
378 28th St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 378 28th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood was built in 1924 and has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance-related projects over the years. The most recent major infrastructure work includes the replacement of the water service line from the sidewalk to the garage in March 2020 due to corrosion, which was successfully completed. The building has a documented history of addressing various safety and structural issues, most notably in 2001-2002 when multiple violations were filed regarding fire safety, building code compliance, and electrical systems. These violations, issued in August 2001, included concerns about fire proofing, stair repairs, combustible storage, lead-based paint, and more, though all were abated by June 2002.

More recent maintenance includes a reroofing project completed in 2010 and vinyl siding installation to the sidewalls and backwall in 2002. A potential concern was raised in May 2024 regarding unpermitted construction work on a rear addition/deck, though this complaint was quickly resolved within two days. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations, particularly regarding blocked driveways, with multiple citations issued between 2023 and 2025. Additionally, there have been recent concerns about graffiti (with three related incidents in 2023-2024) and issues with street cleaning in the vicinity of the property. A sewage backup incident was reported and resolved in May 2021, and there have been three plumbing-related complaints between 2021-2024, including the 2020 water service replacement.

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Risk rating

How 378 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
11th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2002 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.3%
Moderate concern 37.7%
Severe concern 11.0%
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

378 28Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint May 22
Associated to unverified address - 378 28 avenue, san francisco, 94121 --- residential unit located on 29th avenue between clement and california streets on the east side of the street. --- construction on the rear of the home with no permitting or advanced notification to surrounding building owners / occupants. there is some sort of addition / large deck surface that is being constructed on the back of the home. (311 sr 18252741)
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