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277-279 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1428017 4 units · 2 fl · 1917

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 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 277-279 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 1917
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1917
Total area3,090 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1428017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Anna Linda
Mailing address
536 Perry Ave Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale
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277 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
279 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story apartment building at 277-279 5th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Lee Anna Linda, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects since its construction in 1917. Most notably, a seismic upgrade project involving new foundations, shearwalls, and holddowns was proposed in June 2024, though its status is currently suspended. The building experienced a notable roof leak in 2017 that required comprehensive repairs to drywall, insulation, light fixtures, and bathroom fans in two units, costing $7,500. Prior to that, in 2016, significant improvements were made including a complete reroofing ($19,000), patio replacement, concrete work, and drainage improvements in the rear yard ($18,000), along with the installation of new drains in the backyard.

The building has a history of addressing safety concerns, including a 2004 violation that required improvements to fire safety features such as fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, which were promptly addressed within a month. While three routine safety inspections were conducted in 1999, 2004, and 2016, all were noted as not active. Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved exterior and public space concerns, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2018 and 2025 regarding sidewalk conditions, debris, and nearby encampment items. The property has undergone regular maintenance including electrical work (installation of bathroom heat/fan units and lighting) and various infrastructure improvements, with the most significant recent work being the proposed seismic upgrade project currently awaiting resolution.

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Risk rating

How 277-279 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
40th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1034 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

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.

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 69.3%
Moderate concern 20.8%
Severe concern 9.9%
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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277-279 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 24
To obtain final inspection for work approved under 202406033509. all work is complete
$1 · Issued

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