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319 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1434006 6 units · 3 fl · 1964

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
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 319 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1964
Total area4,482 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1434006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Helen Leong Survivor'S Trus
Mailing address
Leong Helen Trustee 287 10Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
120597

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 319 2nd Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Helen Leong Survivor's Trust, has undergone several significant safety improvements and maintenance work since its construction in 1964. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019 (Tier 3), which included a revision from Special Moment Frame to Ordinary Moment Frame, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The building has maintained regular safety inspections, with a 2019 complaint about no fire escape ladder and expired fire extinguisher currently marked as active. Historical maintenance records show attention to building envelope issues, with siding replacement and dry rot repairs undertaken in 2004, and roofing work performed in 1997 and 1992. A water heater replacement was completed in 2007.

Recent building activity has raised concerns, with multiple complaints about unauthorized construction work in 2022-2024, though these were eventually marked as not active. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly regarding driveway blockages, and has a persistent sidewalk defect issue reported in early 2023 that remains open. The building's fire safety systems have been a focus of multiple inspections, particularly in 2004 when violations were recorded regarding fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and door closures, though these were abated by February 2004. A recent fire escape complaint from October 2023 was found to have no merit. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to safety requirements, though some recent complaints suggest ongoing concerns that may require monitoring.

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Risk rating

How 319 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
15th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1465 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.3%
Moderate concern 34.4%
Severe concern 10.3%
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

319 2Nd Ave event timeline

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

2026
Tenant Buyout Feb 10
Tenant buyout · $20,000
1 tenant(s)
311 RequestJan 11
Garbage and debris

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