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230 17Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1417028 2 units · 2 fl · 1994

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 230 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 1994
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1994
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1994
Total area3,956 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1417028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Kwan Ed & Ng Cuby Sukyin, T 23660 Ravensbury Ave Los Altos Hills CA 94024
Last sale
January 11, 1995

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 230 17th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Kwan Family Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects since its construction in 1994. Most recently, the property received a $20,000 re-roofing project completed in May 2024. Earlier major work included foundation reinforcement with 80 feet of perimeter grout and underpinning along the north property line in 2015, and installation of vinyl siding over wood on the side and rear of the building in 2003. The building's construction history shows that it was erected in 1994 following the demolition of an earlier two-family dwelling unit.

The property has experienced some notable incidents over its history, including a complaint in 2010 regarding improper sanding of the building's exterior without proper containment measures, and a 1994 complaint about a possible illegal unit conversion, though both issues were closed and marked as not active. More recent issues primarily involve exterior maintenance and environmental concerns, with multiple 311 calls between 2020 and 2025 regarding street cleaning, garbage, and parking violations in the vicinity of the property. A water quality service request was logged and accepted in January 2024, and there was an instance of human waste or urine reported on the street nearby in January 2025. While the building itself appears to be properly maintained with regular updates, the surrounding area has experienced recurring issues with loose garbage and parking violations, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls for general cleaning and parking enforcement between 2018 and 2025.

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Risk rating

How 230 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

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
93rdpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 158 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

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.

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 8%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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230 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit May 29
Re-roofing
$20,000 · Complete

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