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246-248 15Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1419036 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 246-248 15Th 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,153 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1419036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chu Calvin K & Lily T Revoc
Mailing address
Calvin K & Lily T Chu 248 15Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
082912

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246 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
248 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 246-248 15th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Calvin K & Lily T Revocable Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure constructed in 1900. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a front wall stucco replacement and wood stud repairs in 2003 (with a cost of $6,000), a horizontal addition completed in 1987, and most recently, a full plumbing upgrade in July 2021 involving replacement of the sidewalk sewer pipe and house trap. The latest development is an issued electrical permit in March 2024 for the installation of a 5.6 kW solar panel system consisting of 14 PV modules, indicating a commitment to sustainable energy upgrades.

The building has experienced some maintenance challenges, including a documented incident of fungus growth in a bedroom in February 2010 (which was promptly addressed within two days) and a brief investigation into an alleged illegal garage unit in 1998. More recently, there have been some environmental concerns in the vicinity, with two tree-related incidents recorded: one in August 2021 regarding tree roots lifting the sidewalk (currently open) and another in February 2017 involving vandalism to a tree (which was resolved). The most recent external incident was a parking violation reported in July 2023 involving a maroon Hyundai on the sidewalk, which was handled by parking enforcement. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and addressing of major infrastructure components, with no recent complaints about building conditions since 2010.

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Risk rating

How 246-248 15Th 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
43th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1282 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 severity forecast
No violation 74.4%
Moderate concern 21.0%
Severe concern 4.6%
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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246-248 15Th Ave event timeline

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2024
Electrical Permit Mar 14
Pv plan # 6470 14 pv modules x 400 watts / 1000 = 5.6 kw.
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