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205 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1431001 9 units · 3 fl · 1923

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 205 2Nd 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 1923
2 or more units
9 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 1923
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area8,109 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1431001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
David W & Karen A Blanz Tri 721 Melissa Ct San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The three-story, nine-unit apartment building at 205 2nd Avenue in the Inner Richmond district, owned by David & Karen Blanz Fmly Tr, was constructed in 1923 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades. Most notably, a $50,000 soft-story retrofit was completed in 2016 to improve seismic safety. The building recently experienced resident complaints in August 2023 regarding construction work occurring during early morning hours (4:30-5:30 AM), and there was also a complaint in July 2020 about improper lead paint removal procedures. The property has had various unit-specific improvements, including a $40,000 kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2020, which involved plumbing updates in Unit 4, and a substantial renovation in 2008 of Unit 7 that included kitchen and bathroom upgrades.

The building has a history of maintaining compliance with safety requirements, though there have been some recurring fire safety concerns, particularly regarding fire alarm systems and extinguishers, with violations documented in 2017 and 2023. Multiple fire alarm activations have occurred, though none resulted in injuries or significant damage. The property underwent substantial work in 2004 to improve its structural elements, including foundation work with the replacement of footings and reinforcement of posts. Recent maintenance issues have been primarily related to building cleanliness and parking concerns, with multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris on the property and parking violations noted between 2024 and 2025. The building's current status shows active concerns regarding construction hours, while most other historical violations and complaints have been resolved, including a 2023 violation for alarm system maintenance that was abated in March 2023.

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Risk rating

How 205 2Nd 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
7thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1602 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
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 52%
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

205 2Nd Ave event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jan 23
Extinguishers
Condition Corrected

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