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525 28Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1516003 4 units · 2 fl · 1961

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 525 28Th 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 1961
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area4,118 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1516003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gee Family Trust
Mailing address
525 28th Ave Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 525 28th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Gee Family Trust, has a documented history dating back to its construction in 1961. The most significant recent issue was reported in May 2022, when there was a complaint about standing water creating mosquito infestation in the middle of the building, though this complaint is now listed as not active. In 2015, the building underwent a $12,000 reroofing project, which was completed successfully.

The building experienced a notable cluster of violations in April 2002, with multiple fire safety issues identified, including problems with the fire escape drop ladder, fire extinguisher maintenance, fire proofing materials, and egress obstructions, all of which were resolved by May 13, 2002. These violations suggest a period of attention required to address fire safety concerns, though there have been no similar violations in the past two decades. More recently, from late 2024 to early 2025, there have been several incidents of driveway blocking reported through 311 calls, resulting in multiple citations being issued, though some cases were marked as invalid due to incomplete reporting information. Additionally, the property has received a routine housing inspection in 2011, and records show the approval of a "Luver Butter" CFO as an accessory use to the residence, with specific restrictions under Sec. 204.1.

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Risk rating

How 525 28Th 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
13th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1958 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.2%
Moderate concern 31.1%
Severe concern 10.7%
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

525 28Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Oct 14
Replace (4) fused main disconnects for 4 units and 1 house panel located in side entrance
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