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204-206 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1432043 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 204-206 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1432043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chuk W & Margreta C Kwan Fm
Mailing address
Chuk W & Margreta C Kwan Tr 8 Spring Rd Kentfield CA 94904
Last sale
081308

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206 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
204 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 204-206 2nd Avenue in the Inner Richmond is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Chuk W & Margreta C Kwan Fm. The building has a complex history of unit configuration changes and code compliance issues. Most recently, there have been active housing violations as of 2019 related to unauthorized modifications, including a building permit requirement, door repairs, and concerns about lead paint removal. A significant complaint filed in June 2019 documented water intrusion and mold issues in unit 206, which reportedly began as a bedroom leak during winter storms and worsened over time. The building's recent history also includes two fire safety violations issued in 2022 regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems.

Prior to these issues, the property underwent various modifications and faced compliance challenges. In 2006, there was an investigation into unauthorized unit modifications, and while an attempt was made to legalize a third unit on the ground floor, this application was ultimately disapproved. The building has seen multiple renovation attempts, including a 2018 application to add a new first-floor unit with kitchen, living area, and bedroom, and 2012 modifications to convert living areas into exercise/recreation spaces and storage areas. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls regarding driveway blocking between 2022 and 2024. While some repairs and modifications have been properly permitted and completed, such as door replacements in 2019 and various electrical and plumbing work, the building's complex history of unit conversions and recent habitability concerns warrants attention to its ongoing maintenance and code compliance status.

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Risk rating

How 204-206 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
17th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1430 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.8%
Moderate concern 62.2%
Severe concern 13.0%
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

204-206 2Nd Ave event timeline

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

2019
DBI Complaint Sep 19
Sanding off lead paint spreading outside containment
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintSep 17
They are sanding and scraping lead paint and it's falling onto the sidewalk. there's no proper signage either

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