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249 14Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1419009 2 units · 3 fl · 1980

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 249 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 1980
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 1980
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
Floors3
Year built1980
Total area5,452 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1419009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
402 8th Ave Ste 207 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
072721

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

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Initial analysis

249 14th Avenue is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1980 and currently owned by 2322 Lombard Street LLC, the property has undergone significant improvements and safety upgrades in recent years. Notable recent work includes the installation of a comprehensive sprinkler system throughout the building (completed in early 2022) at a cost of $55,000, along with a new sprinkler monitoring system ($4,000) in 2021. The building has also seen substantial renovation work, including a complete remodel of both units' kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms in 2020 ($450,000), as well as exterior improvements including new windows, facade modifications, and a roof deck.

More recent developments include the installation of a new pool (22'x10') currently in progress as of October 2024, with associated electrical and plumbing work underway. The building has maintained good infrastructure with previous major works including reroofing in 2013 ($51,485) and the addition of three fireplaces in 2021. While there was a complaint in 2021 regarding a neighbor's vent installation affecting unit access and ventilation, this was addressed and closed within two months. The property has experienced typical urban maintenance issues in 2024, including debris and pavement concerns, though these appear to be external to the building itself. Historical records show only one minor fire-related incident (2006) with no injuries, and no fire-related issues have been reported since the comprehensive sprinkler installation.

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Risk rating

How 249 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
93th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 158 are predicted to be safer.

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.3%
Moderate concern 22.6%
Severe concern 2.0%
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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The story over time

249 14Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jul 20
Closing out of cancelled electrical permit dated january 17, 1980. report of physical inspection application cc-8744 item 1.
Issued
Electrical PermitJun 25
Comply with report of physical inspection cc-8744 electrical items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13

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