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240 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1431034 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 240 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 1900
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,752 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1431034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Seballos Francisco&Trinidad
Mailing address
240 3rd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 240 3rd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Francisco and Trinidad Seballos, has undergone significant recent renovations following a serious fire incident in November 2022 that rendered the structure uninhabitable due to extensive smoke and water damage. The 1900 flats/duplex structure on 3rd Avenue, containing two units over two stories, is currently undergoing comprehensive rehabilitation, with multiple permits issued and completed between late 2023 and 2024. These include the installation of new kitchen cabinets, electrical rewiring, plumbing upgrades, and HVAC improvements such as new high-efficiency furnaces and air conditioning systems. The major rehabilitation work is documented under a $300,000 building permit from May 2023, which encompasses fire damage repairs, insulation replacement, electrical work, and kitchen renovations in both units.

Historical records show earlier maintenance work including a roofing project in 1997, and there have been two documented sewage backup incidents from 2014-2016, which have since been resolved. The property faced some recent neighborhood-related issues, including construction equipment blocking sidewalks (resolved in September 2024) and an illegal parking complaint from December 2022. The current renovation work, which is approximately 75% complete with the majority of fire-related damage addressed, has included thorough surveys of both units and substantial improvements to building infrastructure, though certain housekeeping issues were noted during a September 2024 inspection. The building is classified as Flats & Duplex, with 2 units, and the renovation work is being conducted under proper permits and planning oversight, with specific attention to historical preservation requirements such as window replacement with wood components at the front facade.

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Risk rating

How 240 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
95th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 86 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.3%
Moderate concern 15.8%
Severe concern 2.0%
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

240 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Apr 02
Work category: 1m; installation of air conditioning coils and condensing unit to furnace in second floor attic. installation of type b vent for water heaters.
Complete
Plumbing PermitJan 23
Work category: 2m ; 240-242 3rd ave installation of two high efficiency furnaces, flue pipe and condensate drains.

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