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304-306 17Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1448037 4 units · 2 fl · 1913

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 304-306 17Th 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1913
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area4,674 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1448037
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Raymond Hong 306 17Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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1551 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
306 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
1555 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
304 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 304-306 17th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor retail space, constructed in 1913 and currently owned by Raymond & Lana Hong Rev Trust. The building has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the past three decades, including a significant kitchen and bathroom remodel with window replacement in 2000, reroofing in 1995, and multiple siding repairs in 2018 and 2019, specifically addressing dry rot issues at the rear of the building.

Recent concerns have centered around the vacant commercial space, with multiple complaints filed between 2019 and 2024 regarding its unoccupied status and related registration issues. A notable sequence of maintenance challenges has emerged in late 2024 and early 2025, with recurring sewer discharge incidents from the side sewer vent recorded between November 2024 and January 2025, though these were subsequently resolved. There have also been several reports of garbage and debris issues, including human waste, during this period. The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by a December 2024 complaint regarding lifted sidewalk tree roots affecting property maintenance. While there are recent complaints about garbage bins and utility access, these issues appear to be relatively isolated compared to the pattern of commercial vacancy complaints observed in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 304-306 17Th 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2205 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
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 68%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

304-306 17Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Aug 04
Commercial tenant improvement: rough in electrical wiring, receptacles, install new electric panel, install dining 1 kitchen light firxture & switches. ref pa# 202604169563.
$31,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitAug 04
Plumbing for new restaurant. rough in piping, installation of floor drains, handsink, floor sink, water heater

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