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290-296 22Nd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1412020A 4 units · 2 fl · 1920

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 290-296 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 1920
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
OTCLEM
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 1920
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 built1920
Total area4,910 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1412020A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tom Lucille Trustee 461 23Rd Ave Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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290 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
292 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
294 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
296 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 290-296 22nd Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, currently owned by the Tom Family Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1920 and contains 4 units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a bathroom remodel in 2015 (costing $9,000), window replacements in 2004 (28 windows at $11,200), and various kitchen renovations in the early 1990s. Notable building issues arose in 2003 when multiple fire safety violations were documented, including concerns about combustible storage, the need for automatic fire sprinklers over garbage receptacles, and issues with cord wiring; these violations were eventually abated by May 2005. More recently, in December 2022, a complaint was filed regarding damaged front steps, which was resolved by February 2023.

The building's maintenance history shows periodic updates to essential systems, including electrical work in 2004 for garage lighting and circuits, and plumbing work in 2015 for bathroom fixtures. The property has experienced some water-related issues, with a plumbing leak complaint recorded in 1998 that was resolved within a month. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily concern parking issues and street cleaning matters, including reports of garbage and debris, though these are external to the building itself. The most recent building-related work was completed in 2023 with the resolution of the front step repair issue, and there are no active building violations or complaints as of the current date.

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Risk rating

How 290-296 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
27thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1642 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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290-296 22Nd Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Mar 23
Garbage and debris
electronics

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