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318-320 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1433030 4 units · 2 fl · 1909

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
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 318-320 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 1909
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1909
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area3,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1433030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Lew Denise Gee Trustee 1828 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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318 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
320 B 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
320 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 2-story multi-family residential building at 318-320 2nd Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Lew Family Trust, was constructed in 1909 and contains 4 units. The property has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past years, with the most recent work being a kitchen remodel and lighting upgrade scheduled for 2025 at an estimated cost of $43,700. Between 2020-2021, substantial improvements were made to units 2 and 3, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, window replacements, and electrical upgrades, totaling around $60,000. The building experienced several notable issues in 2018, including violations related to heating systems, dry rot in the crawlspace, foundation repairs, and various building code compliance matters, all of which have since been addressed. A sequence of complaints in 2018-2021 raised concerns about contractor work beyond permitted scope, tenant notifications, and construction impacts on residents, though these issues have been resolved since.

The building's maintenance history reveals proactive upkeep, including furnace installations, electrical system upgrades, and window replacements. A routine safety inspection in 2015 resulted in multiple fire safety violations related to fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide alarms, all of which were resolved by February 2016. The property has undergone several sidewalk repairs, with the most recent issue being an overgrown tree blocking the sidewalk, reported in 2024. Regular parking enforcement calls related to driveway blocking have been documented, along with street cleaning requests. The building has experienced two fire safety complaints in 2008-2009 regarding combustible materials, but these were found to have no merit or jurisdictional relevance.

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Risk rating

How 318-320 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
45thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 948 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
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

318-320 2Nd Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jan 07
Remodel kitchen, replace ceiling fixtures with recess lights no structural work no walls moving
$20,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJan 07
Remodel 1 kitchen

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