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474 27Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1458024A 7 units · 2 fl · 1964

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 474 27Th 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
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area4,896 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1458024A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ok Soon Key Revoc Trust
Mailing address
Ok Soon Key Trustee 474 27Th Avenue San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 474 27th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1964 and currently owned by the Ok Soon Key Revoc Trust, has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements over the past decade. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory seismic retrofit as a Tier 3 soft-story property in 2018, which included a substantial investment of $90,000 to meet current safety standards. The building has received recent attention to its roof infrastructure, with work done in 2020 completing earlier projects from 2017-2018 related to both reroofing and street space usage. Historical maintenance records show earlier roofing work in 1997 and stucco removal in 1984.

The building's history includes some notable concerns that were addressed through official processes. In 2003, multiple fire safety violations were documented and subsequently resolved by January 2004, including issues with fire proofing, egress obstructions, and combustible storage. In 2006, there were complaints about window insulation and heating system issues, as well as exposed electrical wires, though these were marked as resolved by 2009. The property has experienced typical urban maintenance issues as documented in 311 calls, including recent sidewalk parking violations (2021), graffiti (2019), and general cleaning needs in the surrounding area, all of which were addressed through normal city channels. The most recent documented fire incident was a false alarm, with no injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 474 27Th 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
15th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1912 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.4%
Moderate concern 23.5%
Severe concern 14.1%
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

474 27Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 01
Re-roofing (no hotworks)
$35,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitApr 10
Bath kitchen remodels, new laundry 7 units 2nd 3rd fl

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