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478-480 32Nd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1463028 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 478-480 32Nd 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 1900
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1463028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Toy Edmond & Lei-Toy Miao Z
Mailing address
480 32nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
032715

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478 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
480 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 478-480 32nd Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Toy Edmond & Lei-toy Miao Z. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep over the decades, with significant improvements including the installation of thirty-seven aluminum windows in 1986, reroofing in 1992, and kitchen renovations in the late 1990s. Two concerning fire complaints were recorded, one in 2017 and another in 2023, the latter related to operating without a permit, though this condition was corrected within about six weeks. The property has experienced two fire-related incidents: a gas leak and a carbon monoxide detector activation, both with no civilian injuries reported.

Recent activity at the property has generated multiple 311 calls, particularly around parking issues, with several citations issued in early 2024 for vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks. There have also been environmental concerns, with reports of garbage and debris in 2024, including an instance of furniture being abandoned. Infrastructure maintenance has been addressed with reports of an overgrown tree (December 2023) and a tipped-over litter receptacle (September 2023). The most recent building permit on record is from 2014 for street space use, valued at $1.00. Given the building's age and history, regular maintenance and improvement work has been documented, though specific details about building systems and equipment are not provided in the available data.

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Risk rating

How 478-480 32Nd 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
42th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1305 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.2%
Moderate concern 21.4%
Severe concern 5.4%
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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