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269 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1428015 3 units · 3 fl · 1988

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 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 269 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 1988
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1988
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Floors3
Year built1988
Total area3,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1428015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
61 Canyon Rd Berkeley CA 94704
Last sale
March 29, 1988

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 269 5th Ave in the Inner Richmond, owned by Fong Clifford, was constructed in 1988 following the demolition of a previous structure in 1986. The three-story apartment building underwent significant work in its early days, including a horizontal addition in 1987 and the installation of a fire sprinkler system, though records show the sprinkler installation permit expired. The building has had two major roofing projects, with the most recent completed in 2017 at a cost of $27,000, and a previous roofing project completed in 1999.

The building's history includes three routine safety inspections that revealed various safety concerns, particularly in 2004 when multiple violations were documented related to fire safety, including issues with emergency exit lights, fire proofing in the garage, and problems with smoke detectors. A 2010 inspection identified egress obstructions and concerns about combustible storage. These violations were all abated by May 2004, with subsequent inspections in 2016 showing no active violations. The property has also experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, as documented in multiple 311 calls between 2014 and 2024, primarily related to driveway blocking incidents. Additionally, there were two instances of graffiti on the building in 2014 that were addressed, and the property has occasionally required general street cleaning services as noted in DPW responses.

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Risk rating

How 269 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
89thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 190 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
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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