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353-355 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1434010 3 units · 2 fl · 1911

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 353-355 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 1911
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area4,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1434010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Charles Y L Wong Qtip Trust
Mailing address
Ellen Ye 10554 Meteor Pl Cupertino CA 95014
Last sale
052202

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353 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
355 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 353-355 2nd Avenue is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1911 and currently owned by the Charles Y L Wong Qtip Trust, this flats and duplex building has undergone several inspections and faced multiple safety-related issues over the years. A significant cluster of violations was recorded in November 2003, including problems with emergency exits, wood stair repairs, and the need for battery-operated smoke detectors at stair tops, though all these violations were abated by January 2004. Another notable violation occurred in March 2010 regarding combustible storage, which was also resolved that same year. More recent structural improvements include the completion of a Ufer ground electrical system installation in July 2016, and a street space permit issued in June 2019. The building has undergone several routine safety inspections over the years, with the most recent one recorded in December 2015 through Housing Inspection Services.

The property has experienced various maintenance issues over time, as evidenced by a 2013 complaint about chipping exterior paint. The building's surroundings have been the subject of numerous 311 calls in recent years, primarily related to parking violations and abandoned vehicles, with multiple reports of driveway blockage in 2023, though enforcement officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles. Between 2014 and 2016, there were several reports of graffiti on utility poles in the vicinity, all of which were addressed by city crews. While the building has had its share of violations and maintenance issues, it's worth noting that all officially documented building violations have been resolved, and there have been no recorded building violations in the past eight years.

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Risk rating

How 353-355 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
37th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1085 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.2%
Moderate concern 20.2%
Severe concern 10.6%
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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353-355 2Nd Ave event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit May 07
Electrical sub panel change out like for like 50 amp
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