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470 29Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1460007 2 units · 3 fl · 1913

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems 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
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 470 29Th 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 1913
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 1913
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
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area3,634 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1460007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Su-chin Yee Trustee 470 29Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 470 29th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Su-chin Yee Revocable Trust, has a documented history dating back to its construction in 1913. The property, which contains two units, underwent significant structural improvements in 1990 with a vertical and horizontal addition project, followed by the installation of garage and storage area sprinklers and additional first-floor sprinkler heads in 1992, demonstrating a commitment to fire safety enhancements. In the mid-2000s, the building received exterior maintenance work including siding replacement at both the rear and front of the building and chimney work, though the associated permit from 2006 appears to have expired, with a subsequent renewal for final inspection completed in 2007.

The property has experienced recurring parking-related issues in the immediate vicinity, with multiple reports of double parking violations recorded in 2023, including two incidents on October 23, 2023, and another on the same day involving the same vehicle. Other parking-related incidents include a blocked driveway complaint in April 2023 (case invalid due to incomplete information), a sidewalk parking issue in July 2021 (officer unable to locate), and an abandoned vehicle report in March 2020 (vehicle gone upon arrival). The surrounding area has faced some infrastructural challenges, with reports of pavement defects and hazardous materials (glass) on the street in 2019, both of which were resolved. Two general service requests were filed in early 2019, though one was not issued due to elapsed time, and historical records show no major safety incidents or building code violations that would impact resident safety or experience.

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Risk rating

How 470 29Th 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
40thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1350 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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470 29Th Ave event timeline

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Building Violation (NOV) Nov 12
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This department investigated the complaint at the subject property and observed violation(s) of the san francisco housing code which are de…
Building Violation (NOV)Nov 12
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