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431 23Rd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1521003B 4 units · 2 fl · 1972

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 431 23Rd 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 1972
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1972
Total area4,040 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1521003B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Seto Bruce & Cynthia Trust
Mailing address
Bruce & Cynthia Seto Trs 536 21St Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
051410

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 431 23rd Ave in the Central Richmond was built in 1972 and is currently owned by the Seto Bruce & Cynthia Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement works, most notably in 2012 when Unit #2 received substantial upgrades including bathroom renovation with tub replacement, kitchen improvements, and electrical updates to both kitchen and bathroom hoods, with a total investment of approximately $2,500. The property has experienced multiple compliance challenges, particularly evident during routine housing inspections in 2000, 2007, and 2015. Notable violations included fire safety issues such as combustible storage concerns, egress obstructions, and smoke enclosure door problems, though all these violations were eventually abated, with the most recent resolution occurring in December 2016 for unit 3's broken doorbells. A 2015 inspection also designated the property as a nuisance under San Francisco Housing Code.

The building's history shows consistent attention to maintenance and code compliance, with inspections indicating both proactive management and occasional lapses in fire safety protocol adherence. The most recent fire incident recorded was a 730 system malfunction with no civilian injuries. While there have been numerous 311 calls regarding the property's exterior environment, most of these concerns relate to sidewalk parking violations and street cleaning matters rather than building-specific issues. Recent maintenance activity includes addressing various street defects in 2018 and multiple parking enforcement responses, though these are external to the building itself. The property's documented history shows a pattern of periodic inspections and necessary repairs, with no current active building violations or health code concerns as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 431 23Rd 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
78th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 495 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.7%
Moderate concern 12.8%
Severe concern 9.5%
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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