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334 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1408033 7 units · 2 fl · 1974

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.5
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 334 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 1974
2 or more units
7 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 1974
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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1974
Total area5,634 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1408033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jennie Low, Trustee 7132 Mound St El Cerrito CA 94530
Last sale
August 18, 1995

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 334 26th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by John M & Jennie Low Tr-bypa, was constructed in 1974 and has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017 (as a Tier 3 building) at a cost of $117,000, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The building's fire safety systems have received important upgrades, including the installation of a new fire alarm system with low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas completed in 2017 at a $7,000 cost, and routine fire alarm maintenance in 2021, indicating ongoing commitment to resident safety.

Recent maintenance issues have been concerning, particularly a 2023 ceiling repair violation involving bathroom ceiling drywall that required emergency repairs costing $1,000. The building has a history of plumbing and maintenance issues dating back to 1998, including multiple complaints about garbage disposals, sink backups, and water leaks, though most were promptly addressed. A 2020 complaint about unauthorized window replacements and several violations from 2005 related to fire safety systems (including fire proofing, combustible storage, and smoke enclosure door issues) were also documented, though these appear to have been resolved. The building's infrastructure has generally been maintained, as evidenced by the replacement of a 100-gallon water heater in 2011, and while there have been multiple repair issues over the years, most have been addressed through proper permitting and inspections. The most recent building inspection records from 2023 indicate generally good compliance with safety requirements, though the recent ceiling repair issue suggests occasional delays in maintenance response times.

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Risk rating

How 334 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
6thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2115 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
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 54%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

334 26Th Ave event timeline

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2023
Building Permit May 05
To comply with violation# 202305962: repair drywall in bathroom ceiling, approx 3' x 5'. 5/8" type 'x' drywall
$500 · Complete
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 29
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