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257-259 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1428012 2 units · 2 fl · 1913

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 257-259 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 1913
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 1913
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
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area2,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1428012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Irina Mass, Ttee 325 Berry St Apt 624 San Francisco CA 94158
Last sale
October 02, 1998

Landlord portfolio

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259 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
257 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 257-259 5th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, currently owned by the Irina Mass Living Trust. The building's maintenance and improvement history show regular upkeep, including a complete reroofing project in 2001 costing $4,680, water heater replacements in 2015, and extensive renovations in 1999 that updated the kitchen and bathroom facilities while adding a second bathroom. Earlier maintenance work included rear siding repairs and window trim installations in 2001, and foundational underpinning work along the south property line in 1987.

While the building's structural and plumbing systems appear to have received appropriate attention over the years, there is one concerning issue on record from 1998 regarding leaking soapy water in the garage that remains active and has not been officially resolved according to current databases. The property's recent history shows no major building-specific complaints or violations, though there have been multiple municipal service calls to the area since 2020, primarily related to street cleaning, abandoned items, and parking issues near the property. The most recent incidents include a sidewalk Christmas tree removal in March 2023, general cleaning needs in late 2022, and one parking enforcement response in January 2021 where a citation was issued for a vehicle parking on the sidewalk. The building's permit and inspection history suggests regular maintenance and updates have been performed as needed, with no significant pattern of deferred maintenance or violations.

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Risk rating

How 257-259 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

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
19thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1396 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
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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