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338-340 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1436033 2 units · 2 fl · 1913

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 338-340 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 1913
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area3,070 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1436033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yee Family Trust
Mailing address
Yee Vincent & Yuen Hing Tru 340 5Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
122903

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338 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
340 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
338 A 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The Yee Family Trust property at 338-340 5th Avenue is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1913. The two-story flats and duplex has undergone significant renovations and safety upgrades over recent years, with the most recent major work involving the installation of a voluntary fire alarm system with sprinkler monitoring (estimated cost $12,000) initiated in September 2024, including multiple residential safety features such as smoke detectors and low-frequency horns. A substantial renovation project was completed between late 2021 and 2023, which included the creation of an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) on the first floor with full bathrooms and kitchen facilities (costing $150,000), along with extensive second-floor modifications that involved infilling a lightwell, reconfiguring rooms, and adding new bathrooms (also costing $150,000).

The building has received numerous safety and infrastructure upgrades, including a 200-amp electrical service upgrade completed in June 2024, rewiring of unit C in November 2023, and the installation of new sprinkler systems. Historical records show that in 2003, an illegal unit with unauthorized kitchen and bathroom facilities was voluntarily removed. The property has maintained good compliance with safety regulations, as evidenced by the recent fire safety system installations, though one sprinkler head installation permit from October 2023 is currently listed as suspended. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to basic infrastructure, including plumbing and electrical systems, with most recent work focusing on safety enhancements and modernization. The property has had minimal complaints or issues reported through 311 calls, with mainly parking-related incidents recorded between 2017-2022, and two environmental health service requests from 2017-2018 that were appropriately transferred to relevant departments for investigation.

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Risk rating

How 338-340 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
47th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 913 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 91.8%
Moderate concern 5.4%
Severe concern 2.8%
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

338-340 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Jun 23
Work category: 2pa; to obtain a final inspection for work approved under previous permit # pw20230823633
Complete
Plumbing PermitMar 18
Work category: 4pa; install an nfpa 13 fire sprinkler system for the entire first floor, including a 2" fire service. the previous plumbing permit #pp20231024699 and building permit #202310199024 expired/were suspended. obtain a new plumbing permit for final inspection. new building permit #202503112028

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