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243 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1414007 2 units · 2 fl · 1921

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 243 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 1921
2 or more units
2 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 1921
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 built1921
Total area2,908 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1414007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Fong Joyce Trustee 245 19Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 243 19th Avenue, owned by Joyce Fong 2015 Tr, is a classic 1921 two-story flats and duplex structure located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades, with the most recent being a comprehensive window replacement project completed in May 2023, which involved installing modern energy-efficient windows across both floors including bay windows and small windows with improved U-factors. Prior to this, in 2012, the building received attention to its roofing system with work involving the installation of a new modified bitumen membrane and protective coating, while records from 1985 indicate the installation of aluminum windows in existing frames. An expired permit from 1984 suggested some bathroom and kitchen fixture removals, though it's unclear if this work was completed.

The building's proximity to the street has resulted in several parking-related incidents, with two documented cases of driveway blocking in 2024 and 2020, and two abandoned vehicle reports in 2016 and 2017, though in each case the vehicles were gone upon officer arrival. Street maintenance issues have been addressed periodically, with records showing responses to loose garbage in 2023 and 2014. The area has experienced recurring graffiti incidents between 2010 and 2013, affecting public infrastructure such as poles and a pay phone, though these were municipal property issues rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 243 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
65thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 788 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

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.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
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

243 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit May 30
243-245 19th av:replacement of front windows on 1/f & 2/f, there is on center of each floor, 2 bay windows and will be single light, double pane glass. there are 7 small windows that will be replaced with metal wood casement, double glass windows. max u-factor 0.30 or better.
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