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5328 Anza St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1500020 2 units · 2 fl · 1920

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 Outer Richmond
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5328 Anza St 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 1920
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 built1920
Total area2,231 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1500020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kawanami Hiroshi
Mailing address
2229 Greendale Dr South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
100515

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Initial analysis

The property at 5328 Anza Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1920 and currently owned by Hiroshi Kawanami, this flats and duplex building has experienced significant renovations and repairs, particularly following a major incident in 2014 when it sustained fire, smoke, and water damage. The 2014 repairs, costing $200,000, included removing an unwarranted unit and reconfiguring the lower level, along with work on the second-floor kitchen-dining wall. The building underwent substantial infrastructure upgrades in 2015, including the installation of new furnaces, flexible ductwork throughout the building, complete electrical rewiring, and plumbing repairs affecting multiple bathrooms, kitchens, water heaters, and gas meters. A rooftop renovation was required in 2010 following an enforcement action for unauthorized work, and the sewer line was subsequently repaired in 2016.

Recent maintenance records from 2022-2024 show various street-level issues near the property, including multiple reports of abandoned vehicles and some instances of urban debris, though these do not directly reflect on the building's condition. The property appears to have been well-maintained since the significant renovations of 2014-2015, with all recent permits being properly completed and no active building violations on record. The multiple repairs and upgrades completed between 2014 and 2016 suggest a thorough response to the building's needs, and the successful resolution of the 2010 roofing violation demonstrates increased compliance with permit requirements. The building's systems have undergone comprehensive updating, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, during the 2014-2016 renovation period.

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Risk rating

How 5328 Anza St'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
63th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 385 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.6%
Moderate concern 16.1%
Severe concern 8.3%
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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