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553 29Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1515009 7 units · 2 fl · 1966

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 553 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 1966
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1966
Total area4,636 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1515009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kang Kyonshill Connie Est O
Mailing address
Suhayda Charles G Executor 800 W 1St St Apt 1501 Los Angeles CA 90012
Last sale
043020

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Initial analysis

The two-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building at 553 29th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Kang Kyonshill Connie Est O, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues since its construction in 1966. Most notably, there are currently two open fire violations from December 2024 regarding the alarm system maintenance and UL certificate records, and the building recently received a violation for operating without proper permits related to its alarm system. While the property has seen various unit improvements, including a $30,000 kitchen upgrade in Unit #1 and a $12,000 bathroom remodel in Unit #3, these renovations have sometimes been accompanied by complaints about unauthorized work, as evidenced by an active building complaint from April 2021.

The building's infrastructure and safety systems have received attention over the years, with a complete fire alarm system replacement in 2018 and related electrical work in 2021 to meet updated safety codes. However, there have been recurring issues with the fire alarm system, including violations in 2021 and more recent citations in 2024. The property has experienced occasional maintenance challenges, such as a sewage backup in October 2021, and multiple parking enforcement issues, with numerous citations issued for driveway blocking between 2021 and 2023. Historical records show regular upkeep, including a roof replacement in 1999, and various unit-specific improvements have been documented, though some permits from 2017-2021 are marked as expired or remain in an incomplete status. The building has undergone routine housing inspections in 2002 and 2011, both of which were resolved.

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Risk rating

How 553 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
16th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1890 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.2%
Moderate concern 27.9%
Severe concern 15.0%
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

553 29Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jun 16
Alarm Systems
Fire ComplaintJun 16
Extinguishers

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