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593-595 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1518015C 2 units · 2 fl · 1919

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 593-595 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 1919
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 built1919
Total area2,264 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1518015C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Philie Chang & Emilie Chu 2
Mailing address
Philie Chang & Emilie Chu, 593 26Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
072011

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595 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
593 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 593-595 26th Avenue property is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1919 in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. The building underwent significant renovations between 2003-2005, including a major interior remodel with electrical upgrades, bathroom and kitchen improvements, and garage modifications, followed by stucco repairs in 2019. A notable structural issue occurred in May 2005 when excavation work at the south property line was reported to have undermined a neighboring foundation wall, leading to an "unsafe building" complaint that was abated by January 2006. There were multiple permit renewals and modifications during this period, including work on beams and columns, rear additions, and sheetrock replacement.

The building's more recent history shows consistent maintenance, with the most recent work being a street space permit issued in 2019. There have been several parking-related enforcement actions in the area between 2018 and 2024, including citations for sidewalk parking and driveway blocking, though these are external to the building's condition. Between 2020-2024, there was one report of an odor/sanitary issue in late 2019, but it was marked as having insufficient information provided. The property underwent a dwelling unit merger process that was closed (though previously withdrawn) to correct its legal use status in an RM-1 (Residential, Mixed, Low Density) District and 40-X Height and Bulk District, with Philie Chang & Emilie Chu named as the property owners.

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Risk rating

How 593-595 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
67th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 742 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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 82.8%
Moderate concern 12.1%
Severe concern 5.2%
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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593-595 26Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Oct 07
Garbage and debris
refrigerator appliance

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