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275 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1414015 2 units · 2 fl · 1914

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 275 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 1914
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 built1914
Total area2,648 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1414015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ma Michael
Mailing address
906 Sacramento St Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
042706

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 275 19th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, currently owned by Ma Michael, is a two-story flats and duplex structure that was built in 1914. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most notable recent work being a complete reroofing project in 2019 that cost $15,690, following an earlier reroofing in 2002. Other substantial renovations include a $22,000 remodeling of the storage area into an exercise room and bathroom in 2000, and a stair rebuild in 2007 valued at $8,000. The building's only recorded housing complaint dates back to 2006-2007 regarding insufficient heating, which was resolved.

Recent street-level activity around the building has been notable, particularly in the past year, with multiple reports of abandoned furniture and debris. Between August 2023 and November 2024, there have been several incidents involving discarded items, including multiple cases of furniture and a mattress requiring removal by Recology. There have also been two instances in January 2024 involving blocked sidewalks due to cafe furniture, though these appear to be related to street-facing businesses rather than the residential portion of the property. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural issues, including a brick and stucco repair completed in 1990, and regular upkeep such as the recent roof replacement suggests ongoing maintenance of the property by ownership.

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Risk rating

How 275 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
62th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 855 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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.5%
Moderate concern 20.3%
Severe concern 3.2%
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

275 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Apr 02
Bulky items
Furniture

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