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530 33Rd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1512041 2 units · 2 fl · 1987

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 530 33Rd 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 1987
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 1987
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 built1987
Total area2,410 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1512041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
532 33rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
April 15, 1987

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 530 33rd Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by Lee Emeral, has a documented history spanning several significant structural modifications and recurring maintenance issues. Built in 1987 as a two-story flats and duplex structure, the building underwent several major improvements during construction, including a horizontal extension with fire escape installations in 1986 and a one-story addition completed in 1985. More recently, the property has seen substantial mechanical upgrades, with two new furnaces installed in January 2024, though one permit from earlier in the month had expired.

The building's most pressing current concern revolves around an ongoing pattern of sewage-related issues, with eight documented incidents of sewer problems between December 2023 and January 2025, including multiple incidents involving 4-inch sewer vent discharges. These disturbances, which have occurred roughly every month from December 2023 through January 2025, suggest a persistent plumbing infrastructure challenge that has required regular attention from PUC Sewer Operations. In addition to the sewage issues, the property has experienced various other maintenance matters typical of residential buildings, including a $12,000 reroofing project permitted in 2022. Recent administrative interactions with the Rent Board have involved inquiries about housing fees, with the most recent case being resolved in January 2025.

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Risk rating

How 530 33Rd 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
73rdpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 281 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
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

530 33Rd Ave event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Jan 23
Work category: 2m ; replace two furnaces in garage rheem: r802ta050314mxa rheem: r802ta050314mxa
Expired
Plumbing PermitJan 08
Work category: 2m ; replace 2 furnaces in garage 2 x r801ta050314mxa 80% 50kbtu furnaces

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