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295-299 14Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1419021 3 units · 2 fl · 1915

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 295-299 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
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 1915
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
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area2,910 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1419021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
295 14th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
May 31, 2018

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299 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
295 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 295-299 14th Avenue in the Central Richmond district is a two-story multi-family residential building containing three units, constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Nestedlnp LLC. The building has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with substantial work completed in 2019 including a complete reroofing ($8,000), replacement of the stucco facade ($40,000), and major interior updates including a kitchen remodel, laundry room improvements, and the installation of new furnaces, electrical systems, and plumbing fixtures totaling approximately $139,000. However, there is an active building complaint (filed November 2024) alleging that the property was illegally converted and remodeled without proper permits, with claims of unauthorized plumbing and electrical work, as well as unauthorized change of use, which remain under investigation by the Building Inspection Division.

The building has experienced three documented fire-related incidents since 2020, though none resulted in civilian injuries and were primarily related to false alarms or detector malfunction. Recent building maintenance includes a $6,600 reroofing project completed in October 2024,though it's worth noting that this work followed the recent complaint. The property has generated several 311 calls in late 2024 regarding external issues such as street defects, illegal parking, and debris, as well as multiple street space permits issued between 2018-2019, suggesting ongoing management of external areas. The extensive 2019-2020 renovations included comprehensive electrical rewiring, new HVAC systems, and various plumbing upgrades, though some of these permits were marked as expired. A street space permit was also issued in 2002 for $1,500. The building's recent history shows significant investment in improvements, though the current complaint regarding unauthorized modifications introduces an element of concern regarding proper regulatory compliance.

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Risk rating

How 295-299 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
23rdpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1732 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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 age

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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295-299 14Th Ave event timeline

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311 Request Apr 08
Garbage and debris
city garbage can overflowing
311 RequestMar 11
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