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218-220 22Nd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1412002C 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 218-220 22Nd 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 1916
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 1916
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
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area3,312 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1412002C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Nam-ping Chan 210 Morningside Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
April 11, 1997

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218 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
220 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 218-220 22nd Avenue property is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1916, this flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including foundation repairs in 1997, a ground floor room addition in 1997, and reroofing in 1991. The building experienced notable maintenance challenges in early 2010, when multiple housing code violations were recorded, primarily related to water-related issues. These included water leaks causing ceiling and wall damage in unit 220's bathroom, a clogged bathtub drain in unit 218, and complications with the re-inspection process requiring property owner coordination. All these violations were officially abated by March 2010. Another significant resident complaint occurred in December 2010 regarding a lack of heat, which was resolved by April 2011.

The property has had minimal recent issues, with the only documented concerns being three separate reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity in late 2017 and one in August 2018, though none of these related to the building's condition or management. The most recent significant building work on record was completed in 1997, and there have been no major violations or complaints in the past decade, suggesting improved maintenance standards in recent years. The building's documented history shows a pattern of addressing issues promptly when they arise, with all known violations being resolved within reasonable timeframes.

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Risk rating

How 218-220 22Nd 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
60thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 900 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

218-220 22Nd Ave event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint Dec 18
Date last observed: 17-dec-25; time last observed: 2:30 pm; identity of person performing the work: edith chan (landlord); floor: all; unit: all; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; plumbing inoperative; water heater installed w/o permit; other plumbing; ; additional information: landlord brought an unskilled worker to replace a broken water heater for the downstairs unit. worker caused water damage to items in the garage, left without restoring water to the building, had to be called to return to finish the work, and did not inform residents when water was back on. ;
Plumbing Inspection Division

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