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541 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1518007 4 units · 2 fl · 1983

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 541 26Th 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 1983
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1983
Total area2,956 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1518007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Margaret Mee Wong 2020 Lvg
Mailing address
Wong Margaret Mee 541 26Th Ave Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
032895

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The four-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 541 26th Ave in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Margaret Mee Wong 2020 Lvg, was constructed in 1983 and has experienced several notable maintenance events throughout its history. The most significant recent work was completed in 2017, addressing water damage in all four units' bathroom areas, which included the installation of new diverter valves, insulation, sheetrock, tiles, and the reinstallation of toilets and vanities, along with repairs to the garage ceiling at a cost of $66,100. This work was accompanied by plumbing and electrical permits to ensure proper updates to the building's infrastructure, including GFI compliance.

The building's maintenance history also shows attention to basic upkeep, though some records are older and of lesser significance. An expired roof replacement permit from 1996 indicates prior attention to the building's exterior maintenance. The property has had minimal incident history, with no reported injuries from service calls, though there was one recorded fire service call with no details provided. Recent 311 calls between 2014-2021 have largely been related to street-level issues such as parking violations and general street cleaning, rather than building-specific problems. A sewer-related flooding incident was reported and resolved in October 2021, though it was noted to be on the street rather than directly involving the building.

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Risk rating

How 541 26Th 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
91th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 202 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.8%
Moderate concern 11.8%
Severe concern 10.4%
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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