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257 14Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1419011 6 units · 2 fl · 1962

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
Above average
avg 0.5
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 257 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 1962
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1962
Total area4,276 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1419011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fairweather Enterprises Llc
Mailing address
Ho Che-lin Member 1264 Peiking Dr San Jose CA 95131
Last sale
070208

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Initial analysis

257 14th Avenue, located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, is a 2-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1962 and currently owned by Fairweather Enterprises LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the past two decades. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Tier 3 soft-story seismic retrofit (CFC issued) in 2020, including a $75,000 retrofit from 2016. Recent major improvements include a comprehensive electrical upgrade in January 2024, replacing the federal pacific 400-amp main breaker assembly and multiple sub-panels with Siemens equipment, and the installation of Ufer grounding in 2017.

The building has experienced multiple maintenance and safety issues requiring attention over the years. A significant water damage incident occurred in early 2024, with tenant reports of lingering water damage and potential mold concerns in a bathroom ceiling. Previous complaints include plumbing issues with wastewater backup in 2019, rodent problems in 2020, and a failure to complete mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit work that was eventually resolved in 2020. The property has been subject to various building violations, primarily in 2001, related to fire safety systems, security requirements, and combustible storage, all of which were abated by June 2001. More recent concerns have been documented as of October 2024 regarding unpermitted construction work and foundation issues. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to compliance requirements, though some repairs, particularly regarding water damage and pest control, have faced delays in resolution.

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Risk rating

How 257 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
2th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2205 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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 units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 26.4%
Moderate concern 48.8%
Severe concern 24.8%
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

257 14Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Mar 17 Serious
Building violation
At south exterior wall: holes / damaged exterior siding at lightwell area. obtain building permit and repair damaged siding.
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 17
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