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268-270 4Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1430033 3 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 268-270 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 1905
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area3,255 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1430033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Vita Equipoise Equity Partn
Mailing address
3225 Mcleod Dr Las Vegas NV 89121
Last sale
112118

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268 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
270 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
270 A 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 268-270 4th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1905, containing three units and owned by Vita Equipoise Equity Partners. The building underwent significant renovations in 2017, with separate permits filed for substantial improvements to both the front building and rear structure. The front building work included replacing windows, relocating the lower unit to the ground floor, excavating for 9-foot ceilings, and connecting floors, while the rear building renovation focused on kitchen and bathroom relocation and roof upgrades to meet fire safety requirements. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including reroofing in 1998, and repairs to a rear cottage in 1984.

The property has experienced some maintenance and quality of life issues, most notably a report of abandoned trash and a mattress in April 2017, though this complaint is listed as not active. More recently, there has been a pattern of parking violations near the property, particularly in August 2023, with multiple reports of vehicles parking on sidewalks and blocking driveways. Tenants received compensation in the form of a buyout totaling $70,000 in July 2015, impacting four tenants, though it's unclear how this relates to the current unit configuration. The building's recent parking-related incidents, while not directly affecting building safety or maintenance, may impact resident convenience and access to the property.

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Risk rating

How 268-270 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
37th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1085 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

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, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.7%
Moderate concern 20.4%
Severe concern 8.0%
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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268-270 4Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Apr 03
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