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390-396 23Rd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1454022F 6 units · 3 fl · 1921

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the 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 390-396 23Rd 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 1921
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1921
Total area5,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1454022F
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michael Spellman Trust
Mailing address
Spellman Michael & Patrick 4630 Geary Blvd Ste 202 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
121820

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390 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
5856 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
5860 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
396 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 390-396 23rd Avenue property, a 3-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1921 and currently under the Michael Spellman Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance activities over recent years. Most notably, in 2024, the property participated in the awning amnesty program to legalize street-facing awnings for "Safe Harbor" and "Richmond Nail Salon," demonstrating compliance with city regulations. The building has had regular infrastructure maintenance, including two sewer line repairs in 2019 and 2017, and a new 200-amp electrical service installation in 2020 that serviced commercial and residential spaces alike. Several historical maintenance issues were documented, including a 2004 project involving plumbing inspections, bathroom work, and pipe replacements, as well as improvements made in response to various housing violations in 2002 concerning interior surfaces, plumbing, and lead paint concerns. The property has experienced some commercial space transitions, with a 2023 complaint regarding an unauthorized change from a computer store to a tax office, though this complaint is currently marked as "Not Active." Fire safety was addressed in 2015 when blocked exits were reported and subsequently corrected.

The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to infrastructure upkeep, with various permits issued for roofing (2000), sidewalk repairs (2002), and street space usage (2017, 2019). Multiple 311 calls in the past year indicate ongoing street maintenance needs in the vicinity, including graffiti removal and debris cleaning, though these issues are external to the building itself. The property's record shows active management response to code compliance requirements, as evidenced by the recent awning amnesty participation and historical responses to housing violations. While there have been multiple building complaints and violations in the past, particularly in the early 2000s, these have all been addressed and resolved according to available records, suggesting improved maintenance practices in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 390-396 23Rd 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
10th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2025 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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 severity forecast
No violation 50.1%
Moderate concern 42.1%
Severe concern 7.8%
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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390-396 23Rd Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 18
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311 RequestApr 25
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