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201 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1428001 12 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Richmond
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 201 5Th 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 1908
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area8,053 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1428001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mathew & Susan Hom Trust
Mailing address
Mathew Hom 1614 24Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 201 5th Ave in the Inner Richmond, built in 1908, has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, there has been a comprehensive focus on fire safety systems, including a $25,400 fire alarm upgrade in February 2024 to meet current code requirements, following a similar $7,000 system replacement in 2019. The building is currently undergoing plumbing improvements, with work on drain pipe replacements initiated in November 2023, and a steam boiler installation completed in October 2022. A recent roofing project was completed in November 2024, costing $20,000.

The property has experienced recurring issues with fire safety equipment, as documented through multiple fire complaints and violations. Most recently, in August 2024, a violation was issued regarding fire extinguishers, which was abated by November 2024. Historical records show several instances of fire safety system concerns, including alarm systems and extinguisher maintenance, dating back to 2006. The building has been the subject of regular routine safety inspections, with some violations recorded in 2003 regarding smoke detectors, fire escape ladders, fire extinguishers, and emergency exits, though all were abated by May 2003. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2025 indicate some ongoing maintenance needs in the surrounding area, including graffiti removal and debris cleanup, but these do not directly reflect on the building's condition.

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Risk rating

How 201 5Th 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
4th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1654 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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 size

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

Number of units

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

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 35.5%
Moderate concern 42.5%
Severe concern 22.0%
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

201 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 23
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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