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595-597 27Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1517013 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 595-597 27Th 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 1922
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area3,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1517013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brown Vaughn A
Mailing address
597 27th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
120214

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597 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
595 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 595-597 27th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Vaughn A. Brown, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1922. The building underwent significant renovations in July 2007, with comprehensive bathroom remodels in both units totaling $28,000, including the conversion of existing bathrooms into full and half-baths, installation of new light and fan combinations, and insulation of exterior walls. This renovation period also included extensive plumbing work, with the replacement of service lines, water mains, installation of two water heaters, and complete re-coppering of the building's plumbing system. Electrical upgrades were performed concurrently, adding new lighting, switches, receptacles, and circuits as part of the bathroom improvements.

Recent records from 2024 show several maintenance and infrastructure issues, with the most significant being a flooding incident on the property in May that was resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. The building has experienced recurring street maintenance issues, including reports of garbage and debris, and multiple instances of vehicles blocking driveways, though these are primarily exterior issues rather than concerns with the building itself. There have been some unresolved landscaping matters noted in July 2024, including weeding requirements. Historical records show earlier improvements to the building, including window replacements in 1990 and some exterior maintenance work related to stucco and dry rot, though these permits have since expired.

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Risk rating

How 595-597 27Th 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
58th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 945 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.6%
Moderate concern 11.9%
Severe concern 5.6%
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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595-597 27Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 12
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 08
Garbage and debris

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