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547-549 29Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1515008 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Central Richmond — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 547-549 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 1924
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 1924
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 built1924
Total area3,436 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1515008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Lee Roy & Soon Wah Trustees 549 29Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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547 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
549 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 547-549 29th Avenue in the Central Richmond district is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building classified as Flats & Duplex, owned by the Lee Family Trust and built in 1924. The building's maintenance record shows several significant improvements over the years, including the installation of 11 vinyl windows in 1998 and a completed street space permit in 2019, though a reroofing permit from 1992 is listed as expired. The property has experienced a series of parking enforcement issues in the past year, with eight documented cases between June 2023 and May 2024, primarily involving vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks, resulting in multiple citations being issued. A recent 311 call in January 2025 reported abandoned furniture, though no waste was found upon inspection.

Interestingly, there have been three recorded fire alarm incidents in the building's history, all occurring between December 2022 and an unspecified date in 2023, none resulting in any civilian injuries or actual fires, with causes including system malfunction, unintentional activation, and a false call scenario. The building's permit and incident history suggests regular upkeep of basic systems, though the age of the expired roofing permit could warrant attention. The concentration of parking-related complaints in recent months, particularly regarding driveway access, indicates an ongoing challenge in the immediate vicinity, though these issues appear to be managed through appropriate enforcement channels.

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Risk rating

How 547-549 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

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
18thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1845 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
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

547-549 29Th Ave event timeline

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2022
Fire Complaint Dec 11
Alarm Systems
No Merit

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