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270-272 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1431027 2 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 270-272 3Rd 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 1904
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area3,754 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1431027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shponko Lvg Trust
Mailing address
Shponko Alexander L Trustee 270 3Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
051998

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272 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
270 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 270-272 3rd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Shponko Living Trust, was constructed in 1904 and contains two units. The most significant recent renovation occurred in 2020 when approximately $60,000 worth of improvements were made to Unit 270, including a kitchen remodel, bathroom re-tiling, vanity replacement, hardwood floor refinishing, window replacements, roof repairs, siding repairs, fence repairs, and interior/exterior painting. In March 2022, there was a building complaint regarding unpermitted work that was allegedly causing noise disturbances, though this complaint was abated the following day. The property has undergone several infrastructure improvements, including a sewer line replacement in 2012 and earlier repairs to address dry rot in the rear stairs and foundation work in 1995.

The building's vicinity has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly between 2021 and 2024, with multiple citations issued for vehicles blocking driveways. Environmental maintenance concerns have been documented through 311 calls, including reports of hazardous materials (2020), waste (2019), and sidewalk cleaning needs (2021). The property has maintained regular street space and sidewalk upkeep, with permits issued in 2007 and 2012 for these improvements, though the 2012 sidewalk repair permit was listed with a minimal cost of $1. The extensive list of parking violations suggests ongoing challenges with driveway access in the area, while the building's permit history indicates regular maintenance and updating of both unit 270 and common areas when necessary.

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Risk rating

How 270-272 3Rd 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
73th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 465 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 severity forecast
No violation 70.6%
Moderate concern 23.3%
Severe concern 6.0%
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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The story over time

270-272 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2022
DBI Complaint Mar 24
Date last observed: 23-mar-22; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: last permit filed in 2020, several months of work now, mostly noisy around 5pm, seems to be done on the down-low;
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