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269-271 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1431015 4 units · 2 fl · 1905

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 269-271 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 1905
2 or more units
4 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 1905
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area2,962 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1431015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1832 Castenada Dr Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
December 21, 2012

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269 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
271 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
271 A 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 269-271 2nd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1905, containing 4 units and classified as a Flats & Duplex building. The current owner is Justin Chi Sing Li. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decade, with the most recent being a window replacement and painting project in September 2023, valued at $3,000. Prior to this, a comprehensive reroofing project was completed in January 2022 at a cost of $24,560. The building underwent a kitchen renovation in 2013 that included both plumbing and electrical updates, with work performed in one of the units and totaling approximately $9,000 for the kitchen remodel alone.

The property has maintained a relatively low incidence of issues requiring city intervention. There have been three recorded 311 calls: a defaced sign in November 2020, a driveway blockage complaint in August 2018 that was deemed invalid, and a loose garbage issue in December 2016, all of which were resolved. A 2016 report of graffiti on a pole was also resolved. Notably, there is a planning record from 2006 regarding a proposed conversion of residential levels to office space on Clement Street, but this project is listed as closed and appears unrelated to the current property. The building's fire incident record shows one special incident with no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 269-271 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
79thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 362 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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 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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
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

269-271 2Nd Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Sep 25
Replace (1) window and painting (window is in the rear). in-kind. uf<0.3
$3,000 · Issued
311 RequestAug 21
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