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266-268 17Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1417021A 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 266-268 17Th 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 1916
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area3,410 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1417021A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Murphy Thomas & Rochon Rich
Mailing address
268 17th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
021617

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266 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
268 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 266-268 17th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Thomas Murphy and Rich Rochon, was constructed in 1916 and contains two units. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most substantial renovation occurring in 2015 when a comprehensive kitchen and laundry reconfiguration was completed, including the addition of a new bathroom and multiple modern amenities such as smoke detectors, lighting, and appliances, with a total cost of $30,000. Earlier improvements include a complete reroofing project in 2013 ($6,000), and several plumbing system upgrades between 2008-2012, including water heater replacements and sewer line work.

The building's history shows consistent maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, including electrical, plumbing, and roof maintenance. While there have been multiple reports of driveway blocking incidents (nine cases between 2018-2024) and one instance of sidewalk parking in 2022, these are primarily external parking enforcement matters rather than issues directly affecting the building's condition or safety. The most recent building-related permit activity was in 2015, with no major building permits recorded in the past eight years, though this may not necessarily indicate any underlying issues. The property appears well-maintained based on the available data, with regular updates to key systems and infrastructure when needed.

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Risk rating

How 266-268 17Th 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
59th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 922 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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.2%
Moderate concern 14.1%
Severe concern 4.7%
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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