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519-521 29Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1515002 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 519-521 29Th 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 1922
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 built1922
Total area3,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1515002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Toy Tony & Yu Lenore L
Mailing address
519 29th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
042598

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519 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
521 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 519-521 29th Avenue, located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1922. The property has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime, with the most recent major work being a reroofing project initiated in October 2023 at a cost of $18,000. Looking to the future, there are two solar panel installations planned for August and September 2024, each involving multiple roof-mounted PV modules and energy storage units, representing a significant step towards sustainable energy use for the building. The building has a documented history of infrastructure upgrades, including aluminum window installation in 1986 and extensive plumbing work completed in 2008 covering multiple building levels.

The property's maintenance record shows attention to basic upkeep and modernization efforts, though some older permits are worth noting, such as a roofing permit from 1990 that has since expired. While there have been a few municipal service calls in the surrounding area between 2008 and 2011, these were primarily related to street maintenance issues including a damaged curb and pavement defect, rather than building-specific problems, and all were resolved through normal city processes. The recent solar installations and current reroofing work indicate ongoing investment in the property's maintenance and modernization, particularly in terms of energy efficiency improvements.

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Risk rating

How 519-521 29Th 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
67th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 742 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.6%
Moderate concern 16.6%
Severe concern 5.8%
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

519-521 29Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Sep 10
Solarapp+ approval: sa20240909-2454-88-6755-a - installing 11 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 410 watts per module, total no. of rating 4.51 kw. including 1 energy storage unit, of 240 vdc, 60 a, with 13.5 kwh each in capacity. installation of the following equipment: (
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Electrical PermitAug 30
Solarapp+ approval: sa20240828-2454-85-6755-b - installing 10 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 410 watts per module, total no. of rating 4.1 kw. including 1 energy storage unit, of 240 vdc, 60 a, with 13.5 kwh each in capacity. installation of: (10) 410w pv models, (1) 1

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