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430-432 31St Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1462038 2 units · 3 fl · 2004

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 430-432 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 2004
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2004
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built2004
Total area4,090 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1462038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Robert & Ginyie Lin Chen Tr 432 31St Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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432 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
430 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 430-432 31st Avenue property is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Central Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 2004. The Chen Family Trust is the current owner of this structure, which has experienced several significant events throughout its history. Most notably, the building suffered a fire incident in April 2024, attributed to a dryer fire on the second floor, which caused damage to the garage area and triggered fire safety violations that were ultimately abated by January 2025. In response to this incident, two permits were issued in August 2024 for insulation, drywall, flooring, and finishes work with a value of $45,000 to address the damage.

The building's construction history dates back to 1999 when it was built as a replacement for a single-family dwelling, with work including complete electrical installation (250A service, lighting, outlets, and switches) and garage door motor installation. During the early 2000s, it received proper electrical and fire safety features, including fully implemented fire sprinklers to NFDA 13 standards, though some related permits from 2002 appear as expired. Since its construction, the property has generated multiple parking-related complaints, particularly regarding vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks, with several citations issued between 2021 and 2024. While these parking issues and occasional utility vehicle complaints are noteworthy, the most significant event on record remains the 2024 fire incident and its subsequent repairs, which required compliance with new fire safety monitoring requirements.

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Risk rating

How 430-432 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
69thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 698 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
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

430-432 31St Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Aug 01
Insulation, drywall, flooring, finishes. comply with nov202422969
$45,000 · Complete
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 30
A response to a complaint has revealed that a fire has occurred at the above address causing damage to the building. observed from garage area only and had conversation with tenant and phone concerstaion with sffd. dryer fire occurred on 2nd floor. code/section: sfbc 102a monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k

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