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255-257 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1414010 2 units · 2 fl · 1921

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
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 255-257 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1921
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1414010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Fung Lin Living Trust
Mailing address
Fung Lin Wong 257 19Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
021899

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257 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
255 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 255-257 19th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1921, currently owned by the Wong Fung Lin Living Trust. The building's maintenance record shows limited major improvements, with only one significant permitted work on file - a reroofing project completed in 1998, although the permit has since expired.

The property has experienced multiple incidents requiring municipal intervention over the past decade, with the most recent occurring in May 2024 involving loose garbage that was resolved by the Department of Public Works. There have been several sidewalk cleaning and garbage-related incidents between 2021 and 2024, including three specific cases of loose garbage that required Recology's services. The building has also faced recurring issues with graffiti between 2016 and 2019, affecting different surfaces including the building itself, a pole, and other areas, though none were classified as offensive except for one case in 2019. Additionally, there was one incident of an abandoned motorcycle reported in 2014, which was resolved when the vehicle was no longer present during the follow-up visit.

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Risk rating

How 255-257 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
63th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 832 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.0%
Moderate concern 13.5%
Severe concern 4.5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

255-257 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 07
In-kind remodeling of 1 kitchen(s) in 3rd fl and in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 3rd fl with 0 shower pan(s).
$30,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitJun 07
In-kind remodeling of 1 kitchen(s) in 3rd fl and in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 3rd fl with 0 shower pan(s).

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