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215-217 14Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1419001C 3 units · 3 fl · 1916

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 215-217 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 1916
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1916
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area4,138 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1419001C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
631 15th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
December 28, 2018

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215 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
217 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 215-217 14th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building, constructed in 1916 and currently owned by Mina Choo and Minsik Pak. The building underwent extensive renovations in 2019, with major improvements including the addition of bathrooms in both units, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and the installation of skylights, totaling over $190,000 in improvements. The garage level received significant upgrades, transforming the space into offices with a half bath and laundry/storage area, followed by comprehensive electrical and plumbing upgrades for both units, including new subpanels, smoke detectors, and various appliances. Prior to these improvements, the building had experienced several issues, including a heating system complaint in 2013 regarding dust and mold problems, and a history of unauthorized modifications in 2007-2012, which led to a violation that was subsequently abated.

In terms of maintenance and infrastructure, the building's electrical and plumbing systems received substantial upgrades in 2019, including new furnaces and comprehensive electrical improvements with over 70 new fixtures installed. An exterior issue was addressed in 2008 with the repair of dryrot on exterior stairs. More recently, there has been a pattern of garbage and debris issues in the vicinity, with multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans recorded between December 2024 and January 2025, though these were street-level issues not directly related to the building's maintenance. The property currently has no active violations or complaints on record, and the extensive renovations completed in 2019 represent a significant modernization of both units.

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Risk rating

How 215-217 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

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
66thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 765 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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215-217 14Th Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Aug 25
Trees - damaging property
Lifted sidewalk tree roots

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