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409 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1458002 8 units · 2 fl · 1964

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 409 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 1964
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area5,310 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1458002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Healy John P & Sarah N
Mailing address
John Healy Po Box 320412 San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
053117

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 409 26th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by John P. & Sarah N. Healy, was constructed in 1964 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years. Most recently, a fire alarm system replacement was filed in November 2024 to comply with California/San Francisco fire marshal codes, including the installation of low-frequency horns in units. The building has seen consistent attention to its infrastructure, including a complete window replacement project in 2013 (installing eight energy-efficient vinyl Simonton windows) and two roofing projects, one completed in 2016 costing $13,750, and another from 1989.

A notable incident occurred in 2016 when a tenant reported multiple issues including improper carpet replacement per lease, a loud entry system buzzer, and mold in bathroom and kitchen areas, though this complaint is now listed as inactive. The building underwent a routine housing inspection in 2004 that revealed multiple fire safety concerns, including egress obstructions and fire escape ladder maintenance issues, though all violations were abated by June 2004. Recent fire alarm system maintenance was performed in April 2024, and there have been two minor fire-related incidents recorded (a good intent call and a lock-out situation), neither resulting in injuries. The property has also experienced recurring parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking between 2019-2024, though these are external to the building itself. Regular sidewalk cleaning and garbage collection issues have been recorded and resolved through standard city services.

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Risk rating

How 409 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
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

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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

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 52.6%
Moderate concern 34.7%
Severe concern 12.8%
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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The story over time

409 26Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Apr 29
Retest fee for" ew 2026-0325-3773
Complete
Electrical PermitMar 25
Witness test fee for existing electrical permit: e202603049379

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