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286 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1415016A 4 units · 2 fl · 1904

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 286 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 1904
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
OTCLEM
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area2,772 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1415016A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Family Tr
Mailing address
Lee Stephen & Li Lan Hua,tr 2655 34Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
062012

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1752 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
286 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 286 19th Avenue is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor retail space, constructed in 1904 and currently owned by the Lee Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work since the late 1980s, including kitchen and bathroom updates in 2011 costing over $18,000, which involved cabinet replacement, plumbing repairs, and electrical work. Earlier improvements included acoustic ceiling installation, dry rot repair, stucco replacement, and roofing work completed in 1989, as well as ground floor conversion from residential to office space in 1988. The property has maintained basic safety features, with no recorded fire-related incidents causing injuries, though there was one carbon monoxide detector activation with no CO detected.

Recent activity around the property has shown some community maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024, with multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris, including electronics and human waste, though most of these cases were resolved with no further action required. There were also several parking enforcement incidents in the vicinity, with citations issued for illegal parking. Planning records indicate some recent activity regarding potential ADU development under density review and a proposed project for 1752 Clement Street involving demolition and new construction, though these applications were ultimately cancelled or marked as informational. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and improvements, with major systems updated and basic fire safety maintained, though the frequency of recent street cleaning requests suggests varying conditions in the immediate neighborhood.

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Risk rating

How 286 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
17th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1868 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Number of units

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

Building age

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.4%
Moderate concern 17.9%
Severe concern 9.7%
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

286 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 05
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestMar 13
Garbage and debris

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