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573 40Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1504004 2 units · 2 fl · 1986

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 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 573 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 1986
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 1986
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
Floors2
Year built1986
Total area4,057 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1504004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1244 15th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
October 31, 1997

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Initial analysis

The property at 573 40th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district is a two-unit, two-story residential building constructed in 1986, following the demolition of a previous single-family dwelling in July 1985. The building, owned by Edward B. and Olga N. Shapiro, has been the subject of significant tenant concerns, most notably a housing inspection services complaint filed in February 2021 regarding multiple serious issues including alleged illegal unit status, improper utility metering, and maintenance concerns. Specifically, the complaint highlighted problematic utility line connections between units, disputed utility billing practices, inadequate garbage disposal provisions for one unit, and neglected maintenance of the front door.

The building and surrounding infrastructure have experienced recurring sidewalk and curb issues, with documented problems between 2010 and 2023, including two recorded incidents of collapsed sidewalks (one in 2014, and another in March 2023), and a curb defect reported in March 2023 that remains open as of October 2023. The most recent interaction with city services involved garbage and debris concerns in August 2024, though this was promptly resolved. The property has a consistent history of exterior maintenance challenges, particularly regarding sidewalk conditions, which appear to be an ongoing concern for both safety and accessibility.

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Risk rating

How 573 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

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
37thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 655 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Neighborhood location

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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 18%
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

573 40Th Ave event timeline

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

2021
DBI Complaint Feb 16
Date last observed: 31-dec-20; time last observed: july 2020; floor: bottom; unit: a, #1, #2; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling illegal unit; other building; other plumbing; other housing; ; additional information: each unit doesn't have individual meter tracking utility usage. landlord negligently didn't disclose that unit 1 and a's utility lines were connected. also believe that unit a is an illegal unit. bottom in-law unit doesn't have own cans for garbage. landlord refuses to regularly maintenance front door of building which hasn't been updated in 20 years. paying for the illegal unit pg & e bills.
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