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436 28Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1459022 3 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 436 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 1910
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1459022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lon Jil & Miu Yee Yee Survi
Mailing address
Yee Miu Yee Trustee 436-438 28Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
082597

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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 436 28th Ave in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story structure built in 1910, currently owned by Lon Jil & Miu Yee Yee Survi. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the past few decades, with the most recent being a substantial $39,000 improvement in September 2022 that included kitchen and bathroom remodels, cabinet and tile upgrades, and flooring replacement. However, this latest renovation period was marked by two building complaints filed in September 2022, alleging work was being conducted without proper permits and in a dangerous manner, though these complaints have since been marked as not active. Looking back at the building's history, there was an important safety-related project in 2006 (though the permit expired) that intended to replace the deck and egress stairs to meet code requirements, including updating footings and handrails, and a 1995 repair addressed dry rot issues on the front wall.

The property has experienced recurring parking-related issues in recent years, particularly between 2018 and 2023, with multiple citations issued for vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks. A total of ten parking enforcement calls have been logged, with the most recent being a sidewalk parking violation in April 2023. The building's maintenance record shows attention to both interior improvements and exterior repairs, though the expired permit from 2006 regarding deck and stair replacement raises questions about whether this important safety project was completed. The recent 2022 complaints about unpermitted work were filed during authorized renovation work, though their current inactive status suggests they may not have resulted in any formal enforcement action.

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Risk rating

How 436 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
14th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1935 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.1%
Moderate concern 43.7%
Severe concern 9.2%
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

436 28Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Sep 14
One kitchen remodel in kind, cabinets/tiles. replacing carpets with vinyl flooring. two bathroom remodel in kind, toilet/tiles.
$6,000 · Issued
DBI ComplaintSep 09
Date last observed: 08-sep-22; time last observed: 12pm; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; work being done in dangerous manner;

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