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539 28Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1516007 6 units · 2 fl · 1976

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 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 539 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 1976
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1976
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1976
Total area5,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1516007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
220 Casa Reale Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 539 28th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Lee Yu Ping, was constructed in 1976 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years. Most notably, in 2022 the building received a complete reroofing at a cost of $18,000. Two major infrastructure improvements are currently in progress, with permits issued in June and July 2024 for a new plumbing system including shutoff and pressure reducing valves, as well as a 400-amp electrical service upgrade.

The building's safety history includes a cluster of violations in April 2002 that were promptly addressed and abated by June of the same year. These violations, all stemming from a single routine complaint, concerned various fire safety issues including smoke detectors in common areas, combustible storage, fire egress obstructions, and maintenance of smoke enclosure doors. Since then, there have been no recorded building violations, indicating a long-term commitment to maintaining safety standards. The property has experienced occasional sidewalk parking issues, with recent reports in September 2023 and February 2020, though both were unable to be verified by responding officers. Additionally, there were multiple reports of loose garbage on the street/sidewalk in April 2020 and one in July 2019, all of which were resolved by the Department of Public Works.

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Risk rating

How 539 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

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
79thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 472 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
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

539 28Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Jul 22
400amp service upgrade
Complete
Plumbing PermitJun 06
Work category: 1p; install shut of valve and pressure reducing valve on water service.

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