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470 28Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1459013 2 units · 2 fl · 1978

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 470 28Th 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 1978
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1978
Total area3,740 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1459013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jung Ho & Tai W & John D
Mailing address
472 28th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 470 28th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1978, currently owned by Jung Ho & Tai W and John D. The property's documented history shows recurring sewer problems between 2016 and 2018, with two notable sewage backup incidents through a 4-inch vent pipe, occurring in June 2018 and April 2017, both of which were resolved through the PUC Sewer Operations department. A separate incident in June 2012 involved a complaint logged with the Department of Public Works regarding street use and mapping, which was addressed and resolved with a letter being sent. An unrelated incident in August 2016 involved an abandoned vehicle complaint that was resolved when the vehicle was found to be gone upon arrival of the enforcement officers. While the building has experienced some infrastructure challenges, particularly related to its sewer system, it is worth noting that these issues occurred several years ago and were officially resolved through the appropriate municipal channels.

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Risk rating

How 470 28Th 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
81th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 428 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.9%
Moderate concern 12.2%
Severe concern 5.9%
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

470 28Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Oct 29
Remove buit-in stand for water heater and paint wall area. work is in 472 28th avenue is the same garage. electric water heater
$150 · Issued
Plumbing PermitOct 29
472 28th ave: replave water heater with heat pump water heater.

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