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266 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1415020 6 units · 2 fl · 1964

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 266 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 1964
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area4,398 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1415020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Raymond W M & Lorraine
Mailing address
230 Loyola Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
080620

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Initial analysis

The two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 266 19th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Raymond W M & Lorraine Wong, was constructed in 1964 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over its lifetime. Most notably, the building is currently in the process of upgrading its fire alarm system to comply with current safety standards, with work initiated in December 2024 involving the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and upgrading the fire panel to meet 75db requirements. This follows a history of fire safety improvements, as the building received multiple citations in October 2002 for issues including smoke enclosure door closers, central alarm system repairs, and light fixture maintenance, all of which were resolved by December 2002.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both safety systems and general upkeep, including an earlier reroofing project permitted in 1998. A complaint regarding mold accumulation was filed in December 2012 but was resolved within a month. The property has experienced some parking-related issues in recent years, with multiple citations for blocking driveways reported between 2018 and 2024, though most were either resolved or unable to be addressed by responding officers. There was also a sidewalk defect reported in 2015 that was investigated and determined to be not found at the location. The most recent significant event was a tenant buyout in January 2017, involving compensation of $77,000 for one tenant. The building's history suggests regular maintenance and upgrading of safety systems, with some periodic issues requiring attention, particularly regarding parking management in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 266 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
34th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1485 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.5%
Moderate concern 18.3%
Severe concern 11.3%
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

266 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Dec 20
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units. modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet 75db
Complete
Building PermitDec 04
Upgrade (e) fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1

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