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276-278 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1429027 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 276-278 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 1916
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 built1916
Total area3,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1429027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Virginia L Baciocco Trust
Mailing address
Virginia L Baciocco 4818 W 139Th St Hawthorne CA 90250
Last sale
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278 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
276 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The Virginia L Baciocco Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 276-278 5th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1916, this flats and duplex property has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most significant work occurring in 2014 when plumbing work was completed including secondary line work, tub replacement, and shower valve installation. In 2009, the building received attention for various maintenance issues, including the replacement of two rear windows and repairs to address dry rot on back stairs, landing, steps, and handrails, which comprised approximately 25% of the total area. Earlier records show a roofing project in 2005, though that permit is listed as expired.

Recent incidents related to the property have primarily involved parking enforcement issues, with multiple documented cases of driveway blockages between 2023 and 2024, resulting in several citations issued. The building had two fire department responses recorded in 2023, one for steam/vapor/fog that was mistakenly thought to be smoke, and another for a carbon monoxide detector activation that was determined to be a malfunction, with no civilian injuries reported in either incident. The most recent 311 service activity includes an open building inspection request from February 2024, though the nature or outcome of that inspection is not specified in the records.

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Risk rating

How 276-278 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
66th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 586 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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 80.5%
Moderate concern 15.1%
Severe concern 4.4%
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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