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390 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1408020 14 units · 2 fl · 1922

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 390 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 1922
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
OTCLEM
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
Units14
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area12,958 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1408020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Km & Associates Llc
Mailing address
Helen Ly 736 Jacaranda Cir Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
122607

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2448 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
390 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
2450 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 14-unit multi-family residential building at 390 26th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, built in 1922 and currently owned by Km & Associates LLC, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017-2018, which included both residential and commercial components, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The property has also had multiple fire safety improvements, including the installation of fire suppression systems, alarm systems, and regular maintenance of fire extinguishers, though there have been recurring fire safety violations noted between 2006 and 2023 that required correction.

Recent history shows persistent challenges related to the building's mixed-use nature, particularly with its ground-floor restaurant use. In 2020, there were multiple tenant complaints regarding noise disturbances and odors from the restaurant affecting residential units above, with complaints filed between June and September 2020 documenting issues like loud noises, cooking odors, and operational disturbances. The building has maintained active compliance with various permit requirements, including street space permits and multiple construction-related permits, with recent records showing routine maintenance and repairs. The property underwent significant improvements between 2006-2018, including extensive plumbing and electrical upgrades, and currently maintains its soft story retrofit status as completed. While the building has faced various violations and complaints over its history, records indicate that most issues have been addressed and corrected, with no active violations on file as of the most recent data.

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Risk rating

How 390 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
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 20.8%
Moderate concern 54.7%
Severe concern 24.5%
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

390 26Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 18
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJul 19
Parking on sidewalk

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