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228 17Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1417029 2 units · 4 fl · 2016

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 228 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 2016
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors4
Year built2016
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1417029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gallei Llc
Mailing address
1517 Howard Ave Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
090717

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

228 17th Avenue is a 4-story, 2-unit multi-family residential building located in the Central Richmond neighborhood, completed in 2016 by Gallei LLC. The construction involved a comprehensive process, beginning with the demolition of a single-family dwelling in May 2014, followed by the erection of the duplex structure at a cost of $1.1 million. The building was equipped with modern safety features, including a complete fire sprinkler system with underground service ($45,000), an elevator, and an advanced sprinkler monitoring system. The building's infrastructure was designed with modern amenities, including two condensing boilers, two storage tanks, radiant heating, multiple fireplaces, and extensive plumbing systems covering all floors. The electrical system was fully rewired with new fixtures, appliances, and safety equipment, including smoke detectors.

The property has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued for sidewalk parking violations between 2020 and 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking management in the area. There was one documented alarm system malfunction, but no recorded fire incidents or civilian injuries. The building's construction and safety systems appear to have been installed and completed to modern standards, with no outstanding permits or violations. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking enforcement, with one general cleaning request in 2021. The property's development history shows proper adherence to planning and building regulations, with all major construction work and safety systems implemented as required.

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Risk rating

How 228 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
95th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 112 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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 floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.2%
Moderate concern 7.7%
Severe concern 3.0%
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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