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211 4Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1429002 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 211 4Th 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 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,620 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1429002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cheuk Family Trust
Mailing address
Cheuk Sherwood S L & Joanne 211 4Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
082696

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 211 4th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a two-story structure built in 1907, currently owned by the Cheuk Family Trust. The most significant recent improvement to the property occurred in 2016, when the upper unit underwent a comprehensive renovation including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, lighting upgrades, and the addition of laundry facilities, supported by coordinated plumbing and electrical permits that implemented new fixtures, smoke detectors, and updated electrical systems. This renovation followed the completion of a 200-amp service and sub-panel installation in 2011, indicating proactive maintenance of the building's electrical infrastructure.

The property's documented history shows regular upkeep, with the 2016 improvements representing the most substantial investment in recent years. Earlier records from 1984 show an attempt to remove plaster and lath in the kitchen and bathrooms, though this permit ultimately expired without completion. The only recorded 311 call was in April 2021 regarding a defaced parking sign, which was promptly addressed and resolved by city services, though this incident is unrelated to building conditions or management. The property's maintenance record suggests reasonable upkeep of this historic structure, with no documented safety incidents or significant resident complaints on file.

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Risk rating

How 211 4Th 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
80th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 345 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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 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.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.0%
Moderate concern 12.8%
Severe concern 3.2%
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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