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338-340 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1450029A 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 338-340 19Th 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 1923
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,029 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1450029A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Richmond Global Investment
Mailing address
15 Mio Corte Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
072915

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340 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
338 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 338-340 19th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by Richmond Global Investment. The building has undergone significant renovations and faced several compliance issues over the past two decades. Most notably, there were serious concerns about unauthorized unit conversion in 2008, when a third unit was discovered in the ground floor area behind the garage, leading to violations that were eventually abated in 2009. Between 2012 and 2014, the property underwent substantial improvements, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, furnace and water heater upgrades, and window replacements, with permits totaling over $141,000 in improvements. More recently, there have been recurring complaints about the unauthorized third unit, with the latest complaint filed in December 2023 still showing as "Not Active" but suggestive of ongoing concerns about unit compliance.

The building has experienced various maintenance and comfort issues over the years, including multiple instances of low water pressure (2009), plumbing problems, and interior surface violations. Although most historical violations have been abated, including those related to mold, water damage, and interior maintenance, there appears to be continued scrutiny regarding the building's actual unit count and configuration. The property has also seen its share of residential quality-of-life issues, with multiple parking enforcement calls for driveway blocking (2020-2023), noise complaints, and reports of general cleaning needs in the vicinity. Recent legal activity indicates past violations for illegal short-term rentals through platforms like VRBO, though these have been resolved with penalties paid and listings removed.

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Risk rating

How 338-340 19Th 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
23th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1732 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.7%
Moderate concern 21.2%
Severe concern 6.1%
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

338-340 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
DBI Complaint Dec 14
Date last observed: 13-dec-23; floor: ground flo; unit: ground flo; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling illegal unit; ; additional information: there is a 3rd unit on the ground floor with a separate entry that's rented out to tenants.;
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestMay 29
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