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263-265 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1414012 2 units · 2 fl · 1917

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
Above average
avg 0.5
1
FewerMore

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

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 263-265 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 1917
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 1917
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 built1917
Total area3,172 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1414012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
265 19th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
March 26, 2021

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265 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
263 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 263-265 19th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, classified as a Flats & Duplex building and constructed in 1917. The most significant recent development is the completion of work in response to a physical inspection report (CC-8603) in late 2023, which included plumbing and electrical updates. A concerning incident occurred in late 2022 when antennas were installed on the roof without proper permits, raising safety concerns and resulting in a violation that was abated in September 2023. The building has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects in recent years, including the repair of dry rot in 2022 (cost: $2,500) and the replacement of five windows in 2022 (cost: $11,700), which was part of an effort to update the building's exterior.

The property has a complex history with proposed modifications, including a withdrawn attempt in 2018 to create a third unit in the first-floor garage space, and a withdrawn permit in 2022 for installing citizen broadband radio equipment on the roof. Major infrastructure improvements have been documented, such as the installation of new water heater systems in 2022, comprehensive plumbing updates in October 2023 that included DWV systems for two kitchens and laundry facilities, and substantial work on the building's exterior including stucco replacement in 2008 (cost: $8,000). The building underwent a condo conversion process that was approved and completed, with associated infrastructure upgrades to support the conversion. While there have been multiple parking-related complaints in the vicinity, these are street-level issues and not related to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 263-265 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
96thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 90 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
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 6%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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263-265 19Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Apr 15
Markoff spc termite report #25623: all items.
$9,000 · Issued

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