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258 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1429031 3 units · 2 fl · 1907

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.

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 258 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1907
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,930 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1429031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Clifford C & Nancy T Yip 741 Spruce St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 258 5th Ave in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district, owned by Clifford C & Nancy T Yip Rev, was constructed in 1907 and contains three units. The building's documented history shows relatively consistent maintenance and incident response over the past several years, with the most recent significant event being a sewer-related issue reported in December 2023, which was transferred to the Department of Public Health's Environmental Health division. Previous sewer complications were noted in July 2019 with a backup situation that required immediate attention. The property has experienced recurring sidewalk cleanliness issues, with multiple reports of loose garbage between 2018 and 2022, though these were all resolved promptly. Other notable maintenance events include a sidewalk repair in October 2020 involving the restoration of two concrete flags, and a tree pruning request in May 2018 that was scheduled according to the city's block pruning cycle. The only formal housing inspection on record was conducted in March 2004 and showed no ongoing concerns. While there have been various street-related incidents in the vicinity, including abandoned vehicles and general cleaning requests, these appear to be neighborhood issues rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 258 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
24thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1309 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

258 5Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Aug 12
Paint entire building. put new window trims. replace siding at rear. new boots & rubber vent covers at roof patch; patch roof with jacks and roof vents . paint front door. all work in kind. all work at rear.
$35,000 · Complete
DBI ComplaintAug 07
Date last observed: 01-aug-25; identity of person performing the work: sonny roofing, according to tr; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: reroofing with no permit, observed plywood craned in place on 8/1/25;

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