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446-448 31St Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1462034 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 446-448 31St 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 1926
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 1926
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 built1926
Total area3,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1462034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2643 39th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
May 08, 2019

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448 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
446 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 446-448 31st Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Tonnu Phiuyen and constructed in 1926, has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years. Most notably, in 2022-2023, substantial interior work was completed including the removal of non-load bearing walls, creation of new bedrooms, kitchen and living space modifications on the second floor, and comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels throughout. The building has also seen significant infrastructure upgrades, including the replacement of all front and rear windows with appropriate materials (wood and vinyl), electrical system enhancements with a 200-amp panel upgrade, and heating system modifications with the transition to hydronic radiant heat (though the related plumbing permit expired). Prior to these changes, similar renovation work was completed on the third floor in 2020, including kitchen and bathroom updates, window replacements, and flooring renovations.

The property has maintained active maintenance and improvement records, though there was one cancelled permit in 2022 related to concrete slab and staircase repairs in the garage area. The building's recent history includes a tenant buyout at 448 31st Avenue in March 2022 for $115,000 involving two tenants, though no corresponding buyout has been recorded for 446 31st Avenue. While the building has experienced some parking-related issues in the vicinity, evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding sidewalk parking and double parking between 2020 and 2024, these incidents occurred on the street rather than within the building premises and were generally addressed by parking enforcement. The property's extensive record of permits and improvements suggests active management and investment in maintaining and upgrading the building's facilities and systems.

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Risk rating

How 446-448 31St 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
98thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 45 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
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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446-448 31St Ave event timeline

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2023
Plumbing Permit Feb 09
Amend pm2022-1011-502: change from force air hvac to hydronic radiant heat. with boiler and storage tank.
Filed
Plumbing PermitFeb 09
Amend pm2022-1011-502: change from force air hvac to hydronic radiant heat. with boiler and storage tank.

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