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590 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1519024 11 units · 3 fl · 1959

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 590 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 1959
2 or more units
11 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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1959
Total area8,460 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1519024
Ownership

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

Owner name
La Verne Winetrub Tr
Mailing address
Griggi Karen Ttee 2300 Bridgeway Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
020299

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Initial analysis

The 11-unit apartment building at 590 26th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a three-story, multi-family residential structure built in 1959 that has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements in recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory fire alarm upgrade in October 2023 including the installation of low frequency horns in units and a wireless monitoring system, with a follow-up fire violation issued in September 2024 for an unpermitted alarm system maintenance. The building has addressed its soft-story vulnerabilities through a series of structural upgrades completed between 2013-2017, including the installation of rigid frames and bond beams, earning a Soft Story Compliance Certificate once designated as Tier 3.

Historical maintenance records show regular attention to building upkeep, including recent reroofing work completed in May 2024 ($22,500) and previous fire alarm system upgrades in 2014. While building violations in 2000 related to fire safety issues were promptly abated within two months, there has been one more recent concern regarding mold in 2020, affecting both bedroom windows and basement areas. The property has maintained an active response to various infrastructure needs, including the replacement of dry-rotted materials in the early 2000s and improvements to garage door openers in 2006. Recent 311 calls have primarily involved street cleaning and parking matters, with one mold-related complaint investigated in early 2020. The building's overall record shows consistent adherence to safety upgrades, particularly regarding fire systems, though occasional maintenance issues such as the 2020 mold problem suggest periodic attention to building envelope conditions may be required.

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Risk rating

How 590 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
3th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2182 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.5%
Moderate concern 60.1%
Severe concern 15.4%
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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The story over time

590 26Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 19
Garbage and debris
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