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355-357 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1451011 2 units · 2 fl · 1917

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 355-357 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 1917
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 built1917
Total area3,084 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1451011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Liang/Cheong Family Trust
Mailing address
Liang Qi Xiang & Cheong Lai 175 De Soto St San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
011409

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355 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
357 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

355-357 19th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1917 and currently owned by the Liang/Cheong Family Trust. The property underwent significant improvements in 2007, with the construction of a one-bedroom unit and full bathroom at ground floor, along with a new deck at the rear, supported by corresponding electrical upgrades including a 200-amp service installation. Historical records show earlier improvements, including the installation of five aluminum windows in 1990.

Of particular concern is a notable incident from July 2014 involving water damage and a collapsed garage ceiling, which led to multiple violations including improper maintenance, fire resistive separation issues in the garage ceiling, and concerns about inspection compliance. These violations were officially abated by August 2014, though they indicate a period of maintenance challenges. More recently, in late 2024, there were two sewage discharge incidents reported from side sewer vents and catch basins, though these were resolved without any observed problems. The property has experienced recurring issues with street sanitation, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2023-2025 for abandoned furniture and debris removal, though these external sanitation issues don't directly reflect on the building's internal conditions. A smoke detector malfunction was the only recorded fire-related incident, with no injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 355-357 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
35th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1462 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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 complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.4%
Moderate concern 16.0%
Severe concern 11.6%
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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