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234 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1415022 5 units · 2 fl · 1923

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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 234 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 1923
2 or more units
5 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 1923
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area4,160 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1415022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Antone & Hideko Metaxas, Tt 28 Olive Ave Larkspur CA 94939
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 234 19th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Metaxas Family Trust 2006, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure upgrades since its construction in 1923. Most recently, in January 2024, the building was issued a permit for a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing $26,338, which includes new monitoring equipment, smoke detection in common areas, and wireless sounders in sleeping rooms. The building completed a mandatory Soft Story retrofit in 2017, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Other notable improvements include a reroofing project completed in 2016 ($26,485), and the installation of additional fire sprinkler heads in 2003, though the permit for this work expired.

The building's history includes a cluster of fire safety and security violations in 2002 that were promptly addressed within two months, including issues with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and fire proofing materials. Several routine housing inspections have been conducted over the years, with all issues being resolved according to records. Recent maintenance and response actions around the building have primarily involved external cleaning and graffiti removal, as documented in 311 calls from 2021 through December 2023. These calls show regular street cleaning needs and occasional issues with loose garbage, though these external matters generally received prompt attention from city services. Importantly, there have been no recorded fire incidents or civilian injuries associated with the building, and its fire safety systems have been progressively upgraded to meet current standards, including the recent fire alarm system improvements now underway.

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Risk rating

How 234 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
43rdpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1282 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
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.

Number of units

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

234 19Th Ave event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Jan 12
Upgrade (e) fire alarm system in partly sprinkled building to comply w/ sffc sec 1103.7.6.1. replace (e) facu with new and a radio to monitor system. smoke in common areas and pull each level and exit. horn/strobes in common area. install wireless low frequency sounders inside sleeping rooms.
$20,000 · Issued

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