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385-391 17Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1449019 4 units · 2 fl · 1918

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 385-391 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 1918
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
C2
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1918
Total area4,735 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1449019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lawrence & Melanie Leung Rv
Mailing address
Lawrence & Melanie Leung, T 336 Funston Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
102803

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391 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
387 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
389 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
385 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 385-391 17th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Lawrence & Melanie Leung Rv, was constructed in 1918 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades. The most recent substantial work occurred in 2021-2022, including major interior remodeling on both floors, installation of new electrical systems (100-amp service, multiple circuits, and modern appliances), bathroom and kitchen reconfigurations, and replacement of the hot water boiler. The building has also faced maintenance challenges, with dry-rot repairs required for the rear exit staircase in 2010, which was completed promptly. Historical records show multiple fire safety violations in 2002 that were resolved, including issues with combustible storage, fire extinguisher maintenance, and heating system requirements. More recently, there have been two fire-related complaints in 2024 regarding alarm systems, which were corrected, and several fire code violations documented in 2020-2021.

The property underwent an interesting modification process with an Intermediate Length Occupancy (ILO) application for unit 391 in 2022, though this permit eventually appears to have been cancelled. The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical systems, including a complete reroofing in 2014 and electrical system upgrades. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 through early 2025 have primarily concerned external issues such as graffiti, garbage management, and parking concerns, which are typical for urban environments and not necessarily reflective of building condition. While the property has experienced various code violations and maintenance issues over the years, particularly in terms of fire safety systems, records indicate that these problems were generally addressed promptly and the building has received regular updates to maintain its systems and improve living conditions.

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Risk rating

How 385-391 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

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
43th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1282 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.4%
Moderate concern 9.0%
Severe concern 7.5%
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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385-391 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 13
Flooding
on street
311 RequestJul 30
Sidewalk defect

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