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400 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1457034 8 units · 2 fl · 1959

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 400 26Th 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 1959
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
OTCLEM
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1959
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area5,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1457034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
228 22nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story apartment building at 400 26th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by 1911 Ellis LLC, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements since its 1959 construction. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (at a cost of $35,000), demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent fire safety improvements include a comprehensive upgrade of the fire alarm system in 2022 ($16,200) and associated electrical modifications in 2021, bringing the building into compliance with current fire safety standards. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related inspections over the years, with particular attention required in 2011 regarding improper lead hazard practices during exterior paint work, though these issues were promptly abated within a day.

Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved external concerns, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 reporting sidewalk defects, graffiti, and parking violations near the property. While there have been several fire-related incidents recorded, including a carbon monoxide incident and electrical equipment issues, none resulted in civilian injuries. The building's historical maintenance record shows attention to basic infrastructure needs, including reroofing work in 2006 ($12,000) and various siding repairs in 1995. Regular inspections and prompt responses to violations suggest active management of the property's safety and maintenance requirements, though the frequency of recent sidewalk-related complaints (noted as an open issue) indicates this may be an ongoing concern.

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Risk rating

How 400 26Th 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
11th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2002 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.7%
Moderate concern 35.6%
Severe concern 7.7%
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

400 26Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 27
Blocking driveway cite only
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