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212-214 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1432041 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 212-214 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 1908
2 or more units
2 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 1908
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,890 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1432041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Tam John C L & Sandra M Tru 331 20Th Ave Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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212 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
214 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building located at 212-214 2nd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a 2-story, 1908 flats and duplex structure currently owned by the Tam Family Trust. The property has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2022 when both units received comprehensive updates, including bathroom additions, kitchen relocations, and window replacements. Unit 212 received a major renovation in January 2022 valued at $180,000, while 212-214 underwent interior improvements that included bathroom and kitchen remodels, with associated plumbing and electrical work completed in February 2022 at a cost of $64,315.

More recent developments include ongoing renovations in 2024 for Unit 214, involving interior painting, flooring upgrades, and kitchen and bathroom remodeling, with work currently permitted at a cost of $64,315. The building has experienced some maintenance issues, with a complaint filed in November 2023 regarding broken and inoperable windows, as well as electrical problems, though this case is listed as not active. All nine windows at the front of the building were replaced in 2022 with wood windows featuring ogee lugs. Historical records also show a reroofing project completed in 2014, and a 2014 complaint about unauthorized basement work, though that case is no longer active. Additionally, there has been a notable pattern of driveway blocking incidents in 2024, with multiple citations issued and several cases where enforcement officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles.

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Risk rating

How 212-214 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
31stpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1189 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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212-214 2Nd Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 05
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 05
Blocking driveway cite only

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