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371-373 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1437014 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 371-373 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,110 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1437014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Seto Family Tr
Mailing address
Seto Jason & Nancy Trustees 1691 27Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
011413

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373 A 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
373 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
371 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The Seto Family Trust owns this two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located at 371-373 5th Avenue in the Inner Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1900, this property underwent significant renovations in 2008-2009, including a $50,000 remodel addressing fire damage, improvements to the rear building, and the complete remodeling of two kitchens and bathrooms with a combined cost of $55,016. The renovation work also encompassed window replacements, installation of new heating mechanicals, and electrical upgrades including three separate 100-amp services and numerous lighting and receptacle installations. A sewer repair was completed in January 2022.

The building has a history of maintenance issues that have generally been addressed over time. In 2005-2007, there were multiple violations including broken windows, blocked entrances, and ventilation issues, all of which were eventually abated. Between 1999 and 2009, there were several complaints about an abandoned cottage, debris, and safety concerns, with the most notable being a 1999 complaint about a problematic rear cottage that was closed in 1999. Recent activity at the property includes three garbage and debris complaints in December 2024, all of which were resolved. There have been recurring issues with graffiti, particularly between 2020-2024, with the most recent incidents occurring in July 2023. Two fire complaints were filed in 2007 and 2009, but both were found to have no merit. The property has undergone multiple improvements and repairs over the years, with the most significant work occurring in 2008-2009 when major systems and living spaces were upgraded.

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Risk rating

How 371-373 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
41th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1017 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.8%
Moderate concern 18.9%
Severe concern 7.3%
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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371-373 5Th Ave event timeline

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2022
Plumbing Permit Jan 27
Work category: 1p; sewer repair
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