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354 28Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1406031 4 units · 2 fl · 1948

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 354 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 1948
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 built1948
Total area1,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1406031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Serratto Fmly Lvg Trust Of
Mailing address
Serratto Michael & Richard Po Box 15159 Santa Rosa CA 95402
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 354 28th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Serratto Family Living Trust, has been standing since 1948 and is classified as a two-story flats and duplex structure. The building has undergone several significant upgrades over the years, including a 2007 electrical service upgrade to 200-amp with circuit breakers, which replaced existing fuse panels in tenant spaces. In 2003, the property faced multiple fire safety violations related to sprinklers, smoke enclosure door closers, and combustible storage, all of which were resolved by December 2003. A 2016 complaint regarding construction work involving a cantilever beam and retaining wall was filed but later marked inactive.

Recent concerns at the property include three sewage backup incidents reported through 311 calls between 2022 and February 2024, suggesting ongoing sewer infrastructure issues. The building has also experienced recurring parking-related issues in the surrounding area, with multiple complaints about illegal parking and sidewalk obstruction between 2021 and 2023, though these are external to the building itself. The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to building systems, including a 1992 reroofing project and a 2005 garage door opener installation. A 1983 permit indicating compliance with codes suggests ongoing adherence to building regulations, while a 2005 street space permit was also issued.

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Risk rating

How 354 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
36th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1440 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.7%
Moderate concern 16.2%
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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The story over time

354 28Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request May 22
Blocking driveway cite tow
White - Taos - 9EQD851

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