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339 15Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1447008 6 units · 3 fl · 1951

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 Central Richmond
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 339 15Th 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 1951
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1951
Total area4,770 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1447008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lem Holdings Ll
Mailing address
1254 41st Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
051019

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Initial analysis

339 15th Avenue is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1951 in the Central Richmond neighborhood, currently owned by Lem Holdings LLC. The building has undergone several significant modifications over the years, including attempted unit additions in 2020 (which was ultimately cancelled), reroofing work in 2008, and multiple window replacement projects in the late 1990s involving units 1 and 6. A major cluster of violations was documented in 2002, involving stair repairs, electrical issues, fire safety concerns, and security requirements, though these were all abated by November 18, 2002. The property has experienced recurring sewer issues, with documented backups in 2019 and a report of sand blockage in the main line. A fire incident was recorded in 2011 due to combustible materials, though no injuries were reported. Recent maintenance patterns show ongoing attention to basic upkeep, with various 311 calls regarding debris, parking issues, and general cleaning being resolved through appropriate city services.

The building's more recent history shows fewer structural or safety concerns, with the most recent significant issues being related to sewer problems (2019) and garbage management (2022-2025). Fire safety systems appear to have some history of false alarms and malfunctions, though no serious incidents have been recorded in recent years. The property has undergone attempts at modernization through the proposed addition of ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) in the rear garage structure, though this project status remains officially closed as "Informational." Routine inspections have been conducted regularly, with the most recent documented inspection pattern suggesting improved compliance with basic housing codes.

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Risk rating

How 339 15Th 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
37th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1418 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.6%
Moderate concern 12.2%
Severe concern 8.2%
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

339 15Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request May 02
"roadway"
"obstruction roadway"

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