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334 27Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1407036 4 units · 2 fl · 1968

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 334 27Th 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 1968
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 built1968
Total area4,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1407036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lo/Wu Family Trust
Mailing address
Lo Hang Wai & Wu Li Yi Trus 334 27Th Ave Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
010208

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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, 334 27th Avenue is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1968, currently owned by the Lo/Wu Family Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent being a pending permit filed in June 2022 to designate unit #1 as an Intermediate Length Occupancy (ILO), which is currently on hold. In late 2018, substantial roof work was completed, including a $17,000 reroofing project and $10,000 in roof sheathing replacement. Between 2006-2007, two units (3 and 4) received notable interior renovations, including kitchen and bathroom remodels with associated electrical work, totaling approximately $28,000 in improvements. The building has experienced some maintenance challenges, with multiple sewage backup incidents reported in 2012 and 2013, though these were resolved through municipal intervention.

The property has maintained regular housing inspections, with routine inspections in 2003 and 2008 showing at least one smoke detector violation that was promptly addressed. More recently, from 2021 through 2024, there have been recurring issues with vehicles parking on the sidewalk adjacent to the property, with multiple enforcement calls, though most vehicles could not be located by responding officers. A noise complaint regarding a barking dog was logged in January 2024. While the building's major systems appear to be regularly maintained with periodic upgrades, the pattern of sidewalk parking violations and historical plumbing issues may impact resident experience. The property has also seen various routine maintenance and improvement works over the years, including vinyl siding installation (2002, permit expired) and regular unit-specific renovations.

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Risk rating

How 334 27Th 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
40th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1350 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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 75.4%
Moderate concern 13.4%
Severe concern 11.1%
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

334 27Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Planning Project Jun 24
Designate unit #1 as Intermediate Length Occupancy (ILO).
On Hold
Building PermitJun 15
334 27th ave: permit for use of an intermediate length occupancy within existing legally permitted use and occupancy.

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