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176 Seal Rock Dr

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1481016 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

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 Outer Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

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 176 Seal Rock Dr 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 1947
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 1947
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 built1947
Total area2,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1481016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Raymond & Sally Chan Truste 2614 36Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
September 27, 1988

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Initial analysis

The Chan Family Trust owns this two-unit residential building located at 176 Seal Rock Drive in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. This 2-story flats and duplex structure, built in 1947, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decade. Most notably, in 2015, the building received substantial exterior work including stucco removal and replacement of rotted wood on approximately 40% of the facade, as well as reroofing projects totaling $17,500. The building's electrical system was upgraded in 2011 with the installation of two 60-amp panels in the common area of the first floor.

The property has experienced persistent parking and driveway access issues over recent years, with multiple reports of blocked driveways and illegal parking between 2019 and 2024. These incidents included a silver Mercedes blocking the driveway in December 2022, which resulted in a citation. The most recent infrastructure concerns include an open pavement defect reported in August 2024. Other maintenance issues, such as a streetlight that remained illuminated (resolved in March 2016) and a ground-level parking sign issue (scheduled for resolution in August 2015), show the building's ongoing interaction with city services. While the building has undergone significant maintenance work, particularly in 2015, the recurring parking challenges and recent pavement defect warrant attention to the surrounding infrastructure and access issues.

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Risk rating

How 176 Seal Rock Dr'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
24thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 790 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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

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DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
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

176 Seal Rock Dr event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jun 25
Blocking driveway cite only
neon green - Volkswagen/ Beetle - 4E0F633

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