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462 27Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1458027 4 units · 2 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 462 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 1924
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1924
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1458027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gee Patricia Lee & Harry Y, 117 Yolo St Corte Madera CA 94925
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 462 27th Ave in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Harry Y & Patricia Lee Gee, has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues dating back to 2003 that have generally been addressed. In May 2003, multiple building violations were recorded, including concerns about emergency exits, smoke detectors, gas utility shutoff tools, and exterior stair steps, all of which were abated by July 2003. That same year, there were complaints about inadequate heating, an electrical safety issue involving an unlicensed contractor, and a specific violation requiring electrical code corrections in apartment #4. More recently, in December 2024, there was a complaint about window leaks affecting unit #3, with reports of ventilation issues and work not being completed in a timely manner. A fire safety complaint regarding blocked exits was filed in March 2024 and was reportedly corrected by June 2024. The property has also been the subject of numerous parking enforcement calls, particularly regarding sidewalk parking violations, with several citations issued between late 2023 and early 2024, though most of these cases resulted in unable-to-locate outcomes for the responding officers. The building's age (constructed in 1924) and its history of various code violations and maintenance issues suggest ongoing attention to building systems and safety features is required, though most documented violations have been resolved in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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Risk rating

How 462 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
29thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1598 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

462 27Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Dec 16
Customer is reporting that the unit under his (unit 3) has a leak in the window. the landlord had a tarp installed on nov 23rd from the roof which covered his only window. the tarp was removed for 5 days but was installed again. the customer has no ventilation in the kitchen, so he can't cook, and it is also very dark even during the daytime. the landlord said that he was going to have it fixed when the rain stopped a couple of weeks ago, but it's still not done.
Housing Inspection Services
Fire ComplaintMar 11
Blocked Exits

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