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553-555 28Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1516008B 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 553-555 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 1923
2 or more units
2 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 1923
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 built1923
Total area2,356 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1516008B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
553-555 28th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
January 28, 2000

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555 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
553 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The duplex located at 553-555 28th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by Shirin Anna. The property has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects over its lifetime, with the most recent major work being a reroofing project in 2015 costing $7,500. A notable remodeling project took place in 2010, following a complaint filed in March of that year regarding unpermitted extensive remodeling work; this project was completed properly with permits and included comprehensive updates to the second floor bathroom and kitchen, new countertops and cabinets, sheetrock replacement, and lighting improvements, along with electrical rewiring that involved installing numerous modern fixtures and safety equipment. Earlier improvements from the 2001-2002 period included kitchen and bathroom remodeling and window repairs. The building has had several street-related permits in 2011, though these were minimal in cost.

Safety and maintenance issues appear to have been addressed promptly, with no active complaints on record since the 2010 building complaint was resolved. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including interior painting work completed in 1991, and all recent improvements have been properly permitted and documented. Two minor incidents were recorded through 311 calls - a parking enforcement issue in 2018 and a pavement defect report in 2016 - neither of which directly related to building conditions or resident safety. The building's permit history indicates a pattern of responsible maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, particularly during the 2000s when significant improvements were made to both units.

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Risk rating

How 553-555 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
67thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 742 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
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

553-555 28Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Apr 15
Remove and replace (e) rear exterior deck and add new lift at rear.
$80,000 · Filed
Planning RecordMar 02
Public Records Request - 553 28th

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