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263 10Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1423016 2 units · 3 fl · 1905

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Inner Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

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 263 10Th 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 1905
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.

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 1905
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area2,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1423016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chew Harold So & Alice Lee 565 View Point Ct Fremont CA 94539
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 263 10th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a duplex structure dating back to 1905, currently owned by the Harold & Alice Chew Family Trust. The building's maintenance history includes significant work such as reroofing completed in 2000 at a cost of $12,800, electrical service upgrade to 175 amps in 2007, and a street space permit issued in 2010. Of particular concern is a recent mold situation reported in October 2022, where inspections identified elevated mold conditions requiring remediation, though this complaint is currently listed as not active with no recorded completion of the necessary remediation work.

The property has experienced various maintenance and enforcement issues in the surrounding area between 2019 and 2023, though most of these are not directly related to the building's condition. The majority of incidents involve parking enforcement matters, including illegal parking cases in 2023 and 2021, and multiple issues with damaged trees in 2019, some of which were reported as causing property damage. Other exterior incidents include pavement defects reported in 2020 and illegal postings in 2021. While these external issues do not directly reflect on the building's condition, they provide context about the property's location and its immediate environment. The building's infrastructure upgrades, including the electrical service improvement and roof replacement, suggest regular maintenance has been conducted, though the unresolved mold situation from 2022 indicates a potential lapse in building health management.

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Risk rating

How 263 10Th 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 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1327 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

263 10Th Ave event timeline

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2022
DBI Complaint Oct 21
Date last observed: 20-oct-22; time last observed: all day; identity of person performing the work: nationwide unbiased mold testi; floor: main; unit: main; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling mold; ; additional information: we've had a mold inspection & testing and they have determined that there is elevated mold conditions that require remediation. ;
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