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376-380 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1436024 5 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Richmond
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 376-380 5Th 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 1907
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1436024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Menzies Harold Inc
Mailing address
4044 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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376 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
380 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 376-380 5th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Menzies Harold Inc, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are current concerns regarding building safety with active complaints from May 2023 about detached flashing and gutter issues, as well as a potentially hazardous piece of wood on the front facade near the roof. The building has undergone some substantial electrical upgrades in recent years, including the installation of a 200-amp service with six meters in 2018 and a subpanel with smoke detectors in 2017, demonstrating efforts to improve the property's infrastructure. Historical records show various repairs and improvements, including siding replacement in 2014 and handrail repairs in 2005.

The building has faced multiple safety inspections and violations, particularly in 2016 when issues were identified regarding structural posts and carbon monoxide alarms, though these were subsequently abated. Earlier violations from 2003 involved several fire safety concerns, including combustible storage under wood stairs and gas utility shutoff requirements. The property has experienced recurring sewer issues in early 2024, with two separate sewage backup incidents reported. While some violations and complaints have been resolved, including a routine inspection in 2003 and a 2010 gas utility shutoff tool issue, the recent flashing and gutter concerns from 2023 remain active, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 376-380 5Th 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
4th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1654 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.0%
Moderate concern 49.1%
Severe concern 17.9%
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

376-380 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Sep 11
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMar 06
Blocking driveway cite only

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