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446 27Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1458029A 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.5
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 446 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 1923
2 or more units
2 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 1923
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1458029A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
5600 Lysander Way San Ramon CA 94582
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 446 27th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood was constructed in 1923 and is currently owned by Tom Steven P K. The building experienced a significant incident in July 2022 when illegal paint removal work triggered multiple building code violations, including issues with worker safety, containment systems, access restrictions, and notification requirements. These violations were all properly abated by September 8, 2022, following intervention from Housing Inspection Services.

The property has had recurring issues with driveway blocking, with multiple citations issued between 2019 and 2025, particularly during 2021-2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking enforcement in the area. Notable citations include multiple instances of vehicles blocking the driveway, with five documented cases between 2023-2025, and two instances of sidewalk parking in 2019. Between 2021-2024, there were regular reports of driveway blocking, including cases involving various vehicles such as a Honda Civic, Ford Mustang Convertible, and a Chevy Volt. The building's maintenance history shows general cleaning requests being addressed in 2021, while a public works service request was recorded in April 2021. The most recent parking enforcement action occurred in January 2025, demonstrating ongoing attention to parking management in the vicinity though these are external issues not directly related to building condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 446 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
10thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2025 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
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

446 27Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 20
Building violation
You are in violation of san francisco's lead abatement regulations. the san francisco existing building code section 327 governs the requir…
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 20
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