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207-209 14Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1419001A 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
Above average
avg 0.5
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 207-209 14Th 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 1915
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 built1915
Total area3,448 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1419001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ho William W & Michelle L
Mailing address
450 Hunter Lane Fremont CA 94539
Last sale
061912

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207 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
209 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 207-209 14th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building (Flats & Duplex) located in the Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1915 and owned by William W. and Michelle L. Ho, this building has experienced significant recent challenges, most notably a major fire incident in February 2023 that resulted in extensive damage requiring substantial repairs. The fire caused water and smoke damage throughout both units, with the most severe impact on the ground floor, including structural damage to the north side stair system. Following the fire, multiple permits were filed to address the damage, including a $900,000 repair project filed in July 2024 to replace drywall, insulation, electrical systems, plumbing fixtures, windows, doors, exterior finishes, and roofing materials across all three floors. A pre-demolition permit for fire damage repairs was also issued in August 2023 for $143,700.

The building has faced ongoing challenges since the fire, including issues with security and unauthorized access. Multiple complaints were filed in April 2023 regarding the building's abandoned condition and unsecured status, with reports of unauthorized individuals accessing the property through an open rear entrance. These concerns were documented by neighbors and officials, noting problems with scavengers and squatters accessing the building. The property has two active building violations related to failure to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance, with director hearings scheduled for February 2025. Prior to the fire, the building underwent modifications in 2008, including the addition of a playroom, bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, and storage space on the ground floor, along with associated electrical and plumbing work. The building's recent history has been marked by structural and safety concerns, with significant ongoing repair work and compliance issues following the 2023 fire incident.

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Risk rating

How 207-209 14Th 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
12th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1980 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 23.0%
Moderate concern 71.3%
Severe concern 5.7%
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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207-209 14Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 20
Other
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