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452-454 29Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1460011 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 452-454 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 1912
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 1912
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 built1912
Total area1,684 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1460011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Shiu Pui Ma 454 29Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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452 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
454 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 452-454 29th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex property built in 1912, currently owned by the Ma Shiu & Judy 1999 Family Trust. The building's documented history shows relatively minimal major improvements, with only two significant building permits on record: a completed horizontal addition from 1988, and an expired reroofing permit from 1994.

The property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations and abandoned vehicles in recent years, particularly during 2023-2024, with five reported incidents of illegal parking and three cases of abandoned vehicles between June 2023 and October 2024. While the majority of these cases were addressed through enforcement actions, there have been instances of vehicles blocking driveways, including a resolved case involving a Mini Cooper in February 2023. One street cleaning complaint from July 2023 regarding loose garbage was noted, though nothing was found upon inspection. The frequency of parking-related complaints, including multiple cases involving different vehicles, suggests an ongoing challenge with parking management in the immediate vicinity, though these issues are not unique to this property and appear to reflect neighborhood-wide concerns.

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Risk rating

How 452-454 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
55thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1012 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

452-454 29Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Oct 20
Abandoned vehicles
DPT Abandoned Vehicles Low
311 RequestJun 04
Abandoned vehicles

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