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575 40Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1504005 2 units · 2 fl · 1965

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 575 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 1965
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 1965
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 built1965
Total area3,829 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1504005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
575 40th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
November 19, 2003

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 575 40th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1965, currently owned by Ken Yui Wong. The property has undergone several significant modifications over time, with the most recent major change being an attempt to legalize a ground floor dwelling unit under ordinance 43-14, which was filed in December 2019. This follows previous improvements to the ground floor including bedroom, storage room, laundry room, and bathroom additions completed in 2003, along with associated electrical work including 200-amp service installation and new lighting and receptacles in early 2004. The building's maintenance history includes two roofing projects, one completed in 2014 and an earlier one from 1995 which expired, suggesting potential concerns about the roofing system's age and maintenance.

The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges, including a sewage backup incident in 2017 and a broken sewer situation in 2001 that required unpermitted plumbing work, though these issues appear to have been resolved promptly. Recent external maintenance matters have primarily involved sidewalk issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2023 regarding sidewalk defects and curb problems, which were subsequently resolved through repairs. The area also experienced some street cleaning and parking enforcement issues between 2017-2023, including instances of sidewalk parking and general waste concerns, though these are typical urban maintenance matters rather than building-specific issues. The most recent building permit activity from 2019 suggests ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with current housing regulations.

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Risk rating

How 575 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
98thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 21 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
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 5%
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

575 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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