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351 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1451010 4 units · 2 fl · 1971

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 351 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 1971
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1971
Total area4,048 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1451010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hanlon J Fong Tr
Mailing address
Fong Hanlon J Ttee 2000 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
041006

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 351 19th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Hanlon J Fong Tr, was constructed in 1971 and has undergone several significant maintenance and repair activities over the years. Most recently, in 2018, there was a substantial re-roofing project costing $28,740, following a previous 1990 re-roofing that is no longer active. In 2017, Unit 2 received window upgrades to meet modern efficiency standards. The building has experienced multiple concerns regarding habitability and safety, most notably a series of violations in August 2002 that included fire safety issues, interior surface problems, and smoke detection deficiencies, all of which were abated by September 25, 2002. More recent issues have emerged, including documented mold problems in Unit 2 in 2018, a mysterious synthetic smell reported in 2019, and several complaints in 2012 regarding various maintenance matters such as old carpeting, bathroom mold, and security concerns with a fire escape window. The property has also been the subject of multiple routine inspections and several 311 calls, primarily related to street cleaning and parking enforcement in the vicinity.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing basic upkeep through periodic improvements, such as the recent re-roofing and window replacements, though some complaints have persisted over time. While many of the documented violations and complaints have been resolved according to available records, there have been recurring themes of moisture-related issues and maintenance concerns, particularly in the earlier years of the 2000s and most recently in 2018. The property has maintained compliance with major safety requirements since addressing the 2002 violations, though there was one CO detector activation incident recorded with no civilian injuries. The building's recent history (2019-2023) has primarily involved external issues such as sidewalk maintenance and parking concerns rather than internal building violations, suggesting a possible shift in the nature of complaints, though this should not be interpreted as an assurance of current habitability conditions.

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Risk rating

How 351 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
88th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 270 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.9%
Moderate concern 12.9%
Severe concern 7.2%
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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