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262-264 17Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1417021B 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 262-264 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 statusNone
Blocklot1417021B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Peter F Thornton Jr Revoc T
Mailing address
Peter F Thornton Jr Ttee 801 Burr Ridge Club Burr Ridge IL 60527
Last sale
062117

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262 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
264 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, this two-unit multi-family residential building at 262-264 17th Avenue is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1916, currently owned by the Peter F Thornton Jr Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent notable upgrade being the replacement of two existing forced air furnaces in April 2020, indicating attention to HVAC system maintenance. In 2017, substantial infrastructure work was completed, including a trenchless sewer installation from the house trap in front of the garage, demonstrating investment in essential systems. The building underwent comprehensive kitchen renovations in both 2015 and 2016, including electrical upgrades such as new recessed lighting, bathroom fans, garage lighting, and outlet improvements, as well as the installation of a 150 amp service with three meters and 60-amp panels.

Earlier maintenance records show proactive upkeep, including foundation underpinning and electrical improvements in 2016, and repairs to address dry rot on the building's front in 2012. The property has had multiple street space permits issued between 2016-2017, likely related to construction activities. Recent 311 calls in early 2023 and 2025 indicate occasional parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, with citations issued for driveway blocking incidents, though these are external to the building's condition and operations. The building's permit history suggests regular maintenance and upgrading of systems, with no recorded safety violations or major structural concerns in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 262-264 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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262-264 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Oct 01
Blocking driveway cite tow
Metallic Grey - Toyota Camry - 5FG3918

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