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268 2Nd Ave

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

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 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.

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).

Owner name
Devon P Johnson & Jane Y Fa
Mailing address
Johnson Devon P & Fang Jane 3065 Buchanan St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
061517

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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

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
84th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 276 are predicted to be safer.

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 severity forecast
No violation 79.9%
Moderate concern 15.8%
Severe concern 4.3%
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

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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