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337 10Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1442008 15 units · 4 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Richmond
Above average
avg 0.9
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 337 10Th 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 1926
2 or more units
15 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1926
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units15
Floors4
Year built1926
Total area9,669 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1442008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
051421

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Initial analysis

337 10th Avenue is a 12-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by 337 10th 15 LLC. The property has undergone significant recent modifications, including the addition of three ADUs on the ground floor completed in 2020, and comprehensive fire safety improvements. Between 2021 and 2022, major fire safety upgrades were implemented, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system throughout the building, additional fire devices for the ADUs, and new smoke detectors. The building's infrastructure has seen substantial investment, with new boiler installations in 2023 (though currently there is an active complaint about an expired boiler permit), and extensive plumbing work related to the ADUs and unit renovations.

Recent maintenance and safety concerns have emerged, including recurring issues with elevator gates and security access points (notably in late 2023 and 2024), persistent water and drainage problems affecting ground floor units (between 2023-2024), and a rodent infestation issue reported in late 2024. The building has a history of fire safety violations from 2004 that were resolved, including issues with stairs, smoke enclosure doors, and fire escape ladders. Regular fire system maintenance is documented, with the most recent fire-related incidents being unintentional alarm activations. Building renovations have included multiple unit updates between 2019-2020, including kitchen and bathroom rehabilitations, and the replacement of appliances in several units. The property achieved soft-story retrofit compliance, receiving a Certification of Final Completion (CFC). Recent infrastructure maintenance has included addressing plumbing system issues, though some complaints about flooding and drainage problems have been reported through 2023-2024.

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Risk rating

How 337 10Th 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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.7%
Moderate concern 69.3%
Severe concern 19.1%
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

337 10Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Sep 30
Caller wants to file a complaint in regards to work that was done at the residemce and left uncompleted. there was work done on the pipes, and they dug a hole in the backayrd by the trash cans to address the issue, they have not covered the hole and work has been completed for about 3 months now. caller is concerened that it could be contributing to an ongoing roach problem. (311 sr 101002700896)
Plumbing Inspection Division
Building PermitAug 01
2 4x4 post replacement in kind, hardware installation on joists at rear deck.

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