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200-202 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1431044 2 units · 2 fl · 1903

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 200-202 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 1903
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 built1903
Total area2,838 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1431044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lim Stephen B C
Mailing address
200 3rd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
052997

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200 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
202 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 200-202 3rd Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Stephen B C Lim, has a significant history dating back to its construction in 1903. The property underwent major renovations in 1996, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling in both units, structural beam modifications, termite repairs, and seismic improvements with mudsill anchoring to the foundation. A substantial exterior improvement was completed in 2008 with the replacement of approximately 1,100 square feet of siding with redwood, costing $14,000. The building's infrastructure was further updated in 2007 with a gas houseline extension installation.

Recent maintenance and safety concerns include a sewage backup incident in April 2022 and multiple street cleaning issues, with the most recent reports of garbage and debris occurring in October 2024. The property has experienced some exterior maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple graffiti incidents and loose garbage reports between 2019 and 2024. While these issues have generally been resolved through standard city services, they indicate ongoing attention to exterior maintenance requirements. The building's structural and habitability improvements from the 1996-2008 period suggest a historically well-maintained property, though the recent infrastructure aging and exterior maintenance incidents may require monitoring.

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Risk rating

How 200-202 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
70th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 517 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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.3%
Moderate concern 15.2%
Severe concern 5.5%
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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200-202 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 29
Garbage and debris
furniture

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