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229 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1414004 12 units · 3 fl · 1927

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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
Above average
avg 0.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 229 19Th 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 1927
2 or more units
12 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 1927
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area14,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1414004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
820 Lawton St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

229 19th Avenue is a 3-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927 in the Central Richmond neighborhood, currently owned by Ceg 19th Lp. The building has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements, most notably completing a mandatory seismic retrofit in 2014 (as a Tier 3 soft-story building) and installing low-frequency sounders throughout the building in 2021-2022 to enhance fire safety compliance. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating systems, as evidenced by multiple hot water heater and boiler replacements between 2007-2022, including a steam boiler removal in 2022 and previous heating complaints in 1996-1998.

The building's safety systems have been the subject of several inspections and improvements, including fire alarm system upgrades in 2021-2022, with documented fire safety complaints regarding blocked exits (most recently in 2022) and alarm systems (2021). Historical routine inspections in 2002 and 2009 revealed various violations related to fire safety systems, egress, and guardrails, all of which were subsequently addressed and abated. The plumbing system has also received attention, with multiple replacements of hot water heaters and a boiler system between 1997 and 2022. While there have been periodic issues with building maintenance (as shown by 311 calls for cleaning and tree maintenance), most concerning is the pattern of fire safety and heating system complaints over the years. The most recent infrastructure upgrades suggest ongoing efforts to improve building safety systems, with recent completion of necessary fire safety improvements and a maintained status as "CFC Issued" for seismic retrofit compliance.

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Risk rating

How 229 19Th 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
4thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2160 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
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 62%
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

229 19Th Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
311 Request Jul 28
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
Building Violation (NOV)Feb 03
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no yf50006540, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k

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