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571 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1518013 3 units · 2 fl · 1979

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 571 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 1979
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1979
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1979
Total area3,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1518013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Go Samuel Louis & Susie & S 2423 Villa Nueva Way Mountain View CA 94040
Last sale
October 28, 1994

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 571 26th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1979 and currently owned by the Go Family Irrevocable Trust, has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime. The most recent major renovation was a comprehensive kitchen remodel completed in 2017, which included new cabinets and countertops, along with associated plumbing and electrical work, costing approximately $6,800. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to essential systems, with documented reroofing work in 1990, 1997, and 2006, and the installation of vinyl siding on the sidewalls in 1997. Earlier improvements include bathroom tile replacement in unit #2 and a kitchen remodel in 1997, both of which were properly permitted, as well as the construction of a retaining wall and fence in 1987.

The property has experienced recurring issues with vehicles blocking its driveway, particularly between 2021 and 2022, with multiple citations and at least one vehicle being towed as a result. There were ten parking enforcement incidents recorded in this period, with varying outcomes including citations issued, vehicles unable to be located, and one tow. The building itself has had minimal regulatory issues, with only one routine housing inspection complaint in 2001, which was promptly resolved the same day. All historical permits, including several expired permits from 1997, have either been completed or resolved, showing proper compliance with city regulations.

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Risk rating

How 571 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

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
74thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 585 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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