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273-275 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1431016 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 273-275 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 1906
2 or more units
2 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 1906
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,485 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1431016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
C/o Kenneth Louie 924 Highland Ter Sunnyvale CA 94085
Last sale
June 08, 2007

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275 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
273 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 273-275 2nd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906, currently owned by the Louie Family Trust. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure upgrades over the past three decades, with the most recent major work being a comprehensive reroofing project completed in 2021 at a cost of $20,000, which included the installation of new felt and 30-year composition shingles. Other notable improvements include a sewer lateral replacement completed in 2022, a service upgrade with the installation of three meters in 2003, and the installation of four vinyl windows in 1992. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure needs, though some earlier permits from 1995 (for roofing work) have expired without record of completion.

The property has experienced minimal incident-related issues over the past few years. A few minor community-related occurrences were recorded through the city's 311 system, including a closed graffiti case in 2020, a parking enforcement call in 2019, and two separate reports of noise and homeless concerns in 2017. Of these incidents, only the graffiti case was directly related to the building's location, while the other reports involved broader neighborhood issues. The documented permits and maintenance records suggest the building's major systems are receiving proper attention, with particularly recent focus on roofing and plumbing infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 273-275 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
87thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 224 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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 size

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
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

273-275 2Nd Ave event timeline

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2022
Plumbing Permit Sep 03
Work category: 1p; sewer lateral replacement
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