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356 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1408027 9 units · 3 fl · 1929

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
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 356 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 1929
2 or more units
9 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.

Building characteristics
Units9
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area6,246 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1408027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Choy Wilson G&Melina L Rev
Mailing address
Wilson G & Melina Choy 390 27Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 356 26th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Choy Wilson G&melina L Rev, has undergone several significant safety upgrades since its construction in 1929. Most recently, in April 2024, the building completed a fire alarm system upgrade valued at over $30,000, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current fire code requirements. The building completed mandatory soft-story retrofitting in 2014 (tier 3) following the national design method, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety standards.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both structural and safety systems, including rear stair repairs due to dry rot in 2009, and the installation of updated water heaters that comply with current standards the same year. Several fire safety violations were documented between 2001 and 2008, including issues with fire escape ladders, combustible storage, smoke enclosures, and the central alarm system, though all were properly abated by 2002. The building has undergone regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with no active violations on record. A street space permit was issued in 2013, and there have been minimal resident-initiated service requests, primarily relating to parking issues. The building's documented history suggests proactive maintenance and compliance with safety regulations, particularly in the areas of fire safety and seismic preparedness.

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Risk rating

How 356 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
4th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2160 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
36%
No DBI
violation
64%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 31.2%
Moderate concern 54.0%
Severe concern 14.8%
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

356 26Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint May 16
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
No Merit

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