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338 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1408032 4 units · 2 fl · 1968

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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 338 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 1968
2 or more units
4 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 1968
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1968
Total area4,110 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1408032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Thin Jick Fong 338 26Th Ave Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located at 338 26th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood was built in 1968 and is currently owned by the Fong 1991 Trust. The property has undergone some maintenance and improvements over the years, including a $8,500 siding installation project on the left side of the building in 2009, which covered approximately 1,300 square feet and was not visible from the street. The building has been subject to routine housing inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2002 and 2008, with no active violations noted.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved external issues affecting the surrounding area rather than the building itself. Two parking enforcement citations were issued for driveway blocking incidents, one in November 2023 and another in January 2022, both involving Toyota Priuses. Other notable incidents include a collapsed sidewalk reported in August 2019 (now resolved), graffiti removal in August 2016, and a hazardous materials incident involving glass reported and addressed in February 2009. In August 2020, there was an environmental health service request transferred to the Department of Public Health's Healthy Housing & Vector Control Program, though the specific nature of this request is not detailed in the records.

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Risk rating

How 338 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
39thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1372 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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