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353-355 14Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1446014 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 353-355 14Th 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 1912
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1912
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area3,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1446014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Shirar Gerald L Trustee 7213 Pleasants Valley Rd Vacaville CA 95688
Last sale
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355 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
353 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 353-355 14th Avenue is a two-unit residential building located in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Maria P Shirar Revocable Trust and originally constructed in 1912 as a two-story flats and duplex structure. The building is currently undergoing extensive renovations, with multiple active permits issued in 2023-2024 showing substantial interior and exterior improvements across all floors. Recent work includes comprehensive remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms on the second and third floors, addition of new bathrooms, installation of a roof deck on the fourth floor, and significant structural modifications including lowering the ground floor slab and adding skylights. The project also involves modern upgrades such as installing tankless water heaters, a roof heat pump, and kitchen hoods, with total permitted costs exceeding $400,000.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to essential systems, including a complete reroofing project in 2011 (completed) and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. While there have been several 311 calls related to the property and its vicinity between 2018-2024, most of these were for street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance issues rather than building-specific concerns. These external calls included reports of general cleaning needs, graffiti, and one parking enforcement issue, all of which were resolved by the respective agencies. The extensive renovation work currently in progress suggests the property is being upgraded to modern standards with improved amenities, though some ongoing construction activity may temporarily affect resident comfort. The planning records indicate that the proposed improvements have received necessary approvals, including the addition of a new roof deck and various interior modifications.

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Risk rating

How 353-355 14Th 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
95thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 112 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Building age

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

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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353-355 14Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Oct 14
Recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 202408138516.
$35,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitOct 14
Replace (2) exisiting water heaters with (n) tankless water heaters and replace (2) existing furnaces with (n) furnaces reference pa#202408138516. ok per chief plumbing inspector steve panelli.

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