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248-250 4Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1430038 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 248-250 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
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,928 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1430038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Judith Schip Tr
Mailing address
Schip Judith Trustee 250 4Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
051614

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248 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
250 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 248-250 4th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Judith Schip Tr, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past three decades, with the most recent major work including termite repairs completed in February 2020 (cost: $2,375) and window replacements with Marvin wood windows in December 2019. Earlier structural improvements included the replacement of rear stairs and landings in 2009 (cost: $15,000), a furnace replacement in 2010, and reroofing in 1996. A noted health and safety concern occurred in 2009 when paint fumes from a garage affected Unit 250, though this complaint was eventually resolved.

The building's more recent history shows consistent attention to maintenance and code compliance, with no active building complaints on record since 2009. An interesting pattern has emerged in 2023-2024, with multiple parking enforcement calls related to sidewalk parking near the property, primarily involving black BMWs and Volvos. While these parking issues are external to the building itself, they suggest an ongoing challenge in the immediate neighborhood. The property has proper records of historical maintenance and repair work, including foundation bolting and shearwall work in 1990, though some permits have since expired. The building's overall permit history indicates regular upkeep and responsiveness to both structural needs and code requirements.

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Risk rating

How 248-250 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
72th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 482 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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.7%
Moderate concern 10.3%
Severe concern 2.9%
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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The story over time

248-250 4Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 16
Remove and replace rear runpout, deck and stairs. remodel bath at top floor unit, remodel kitchen at top floor unit.
$160,000 · Issued
Planning RecordDec 16
Remove and replace rear bump out, deck and stairs at rear of existing building, Addition of first and third floor decks within buildable area.

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