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563 40Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1504002D 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 563 40Th 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area2,447 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1504002D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Diamond-1 Trust
Mailing address
Andrew Kek H Lim & Francisc 563 40Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
082995

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 563 40th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district, owned by Diamond-1 Trust, was constructed in 1907 and is classified as a two-story apartment dwelling. The building has undergone several significant modifications over its history, most notably a horizontal addition completed in 1993, and more recently, in 2019, the replacement of a garage door at a cost of $1,000. Historical permit records from the late 1980s and early 1990s show various proposed improvements including electrical work, sheetrock replacement, and attempts at adding basement facilities, though some of these permits were either cancelled or expired.

In 2023, multiple reports were filed regarding sidewalk and curb defects in the vicinity of the property, with at least one curb defect complaint still showing as open in March 2023. The building's maintenance record includes a fire complaint from June 2013 regarding combustible materials, though the condition was reportedly corrected the same day. While there have been numerous incidents of reported abandoned vehicles and parking violations in the immediate area throughout 2024, these are external issues not directly related to the building's conditions. A tenant buyout was recorded at a nearby address (543 40th Avenue) in 2017 involving three tenants and totaling $26,000, though it is not directly linked to this building's current status.

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Risk rating

How 563 40Th 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
45th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 572 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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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 68.8%
Moderate concern 25.0%
Severe concern 6.1%
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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The story over time

563 40Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Mar 16
Curb or curb ramp defect
Curb or Curb Ramp Defect
311 RequestMar 16
Sidewalk defect

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