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325 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1407049 14 units · 3 fl · 1963

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
Above average
avg 0.5
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 325 26Th 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 1963
2 or more units
14 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1963
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units14
Floors3
Year built1963
Total area13,215 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1407049
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
4623 Anza St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
061912

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The 14-unit, 3-story apartment building at 325 26th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by 325 26th Ave LLC and built in 1963, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades over the past two decades. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Soft Story retrofit work in 2018, achieving Tier 3 compliance and receiving a Certificate of Final Completion, following a violation notice in late 2017 for failing to submit required permit applications. The building has a documented history of elevator-related issues, with the most recent complaint in August 2023 regarding non-functioning elevators, though this was corrected by September 2023. Fire safety improvements have been a priority, including a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2007 (installing 69 devices), regular fire alarm system maintenance, and correction of several fire escape and smoke enclosure door violations - the most recent violations from 2017 were abated in 2018. The building has experienced multiple false alarm incidents and emergency assistance calls, including at least one elevator rescue.

Historical records show various maintenance and upgrade work, including the replacement of 59 windows in 2005, fiber cement siding installation in 1999, and repair of dry rot issues in 2007. The property has had its share of tenant complaints over the years, particularly relating to elevator problems in 1999-2000, various maintenance issues in 1997 (including noise, carpet conditions, and plumbing problems), and a brief alcohol licensing dispute in 2012. More recent concerns have primarily focused on parking violations near the property, with multiple reports throughout 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking management in the vicinity. The building's management has generally responded to complaints and violations in a timely manner, with most issues being resolved within reasonable timeframes, particularly those affecting safety systems like fire alarms and elevators.

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Risk rating

How 325 26Th 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
2th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2205 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 28.2%
Moderate concern 56.3%
Severe concern 15.5%
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

325 26Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jul 24
Online electrical permit: category 4a: installation of fire warning and controlled devices of 10,001 - 30,000 ft².
Filed
Electrical PermitJul 24
Upgrade fire alarm system with low frequency in sleeping areas.

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