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212 23Rd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1411022 2 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 212 23Rd 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 1906
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1906
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area3,035 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1411022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
P.o. Box 1261 Palo Alto CA 94301
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 212 23rd Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a 1906 flats and duplex structure owned by Bernstein Martin D. The property underwent significant renovation work in 2009-2010, including substantial plumbing and electrical system upgrades, bathroom/shower installations, and various housing improvements with a complete rewiring of the entire building. Recent infrastructure improvements include the installation of a hydronic heating system in 2017, comprehensive electrical system upgrades (including new 200-amp service and multiple appliance installations), and various plumbing works. The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical systems, with three expired plumbing permits from 2010-2013 related to water lines, furnaces, and gas piping, though it's worth noting that some permits remained incomplete.

Several concerning events have been recorded over the building's history, though none appear to be current threats. A plywood barricade issue in 2001 (resolved within four days) and a front landing collapse in 1999 (resolved in just over a month) were documented as housing complaints. There have been two fire-related incidents on record, including a minor cooking fire in 1998 and a carbon monoxide detector activation in 2016, neither resulting in civilian injuries. Recent occupancy-related issues have primarily consisted of parking violations, including multiple cases of driveway blocking and sidewalk parking between 2022-2024, as well as some street cleaning matters. A tree maintenance issue affecting the building was identified in 2022 but was classified as not removal candidate at that time.

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Risk rating

How 212 23Rd 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
91stpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 202 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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212 23Rd Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Oct 30
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