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268 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1432028 6 units · 2 fl · 1964

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 268 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 1964
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1964
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area4,464 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1432028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Johnson Devon P & Fang Jane 3065 Buchanan St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
December 23, 2015

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 268 2nd Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Devon P Johnson & Jane Y Fa, has undergone significant improvements since its construction in 1964, most notably completing its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2015 (as a Tier 3 building). Recent work includes a 2023 fire safety inspection to verify sound levels in sleeping areas, and a proposed ADU addition to the ground floor with associated fire sprinkler improvements (permit filed in 2022). The property has seen substantial interior upgrades, including multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels (2020-2021), window and door replacements, and exterior facade work including stucco and stone repairs (2021).

Historical maintenance records show several building violations between 1996-2011, primarily related to safety and maintenance issues such as fire safety equipment, exterior doors, and garage repairs, all of which were subsequently resolved. The building underwent comprehensive electrical system improvements in 2016, including replacement of a Federal Pacific panel, and various electrical upgrades have been completed for individual units and common areas. Plumbing improvements have included replacement of fixtures and systems, including a house trap replacement in 2022. The property has maintained compliance with routine housing inspections, with no active violations currently on record, and has recently experienced typical urban issues related to parking enforcement, as evidenced by multiple citations for driveway blocking between 2020-2024.

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Risk rating

How 268 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
84thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 276 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
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

268 2Nd Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Nov 20
Fire only permit. to verify extg sound levels in sleeping area, comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1
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