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434 23Rd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1522031 4 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 434 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 1923
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 built1923
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1522031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nancy Y Wong Living Trust
Mailing address
Nancy Y Wong, Trustee 315 Dorantes Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
111907

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Initial analysis

The property at 434 23rd Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by the Nancy Y Wong Living Trust. The building's significant historical records show several safety-related violations in 2002 that were promptly addressed, including requirements for smoke enclosure door closers, garbage chute fire sprinklers, removal of combustible storage, and security improvements such as self-closing exterior doors and deadlatch locks. A 2011 routine inspection also noted issues with fire extinguishers that were subsequently resolved. The building has undergone various maintenance work over the years, including a reroofing project in 1992 and repairs to front stucco damage from vehicle impact in 1990. More recent records from 2016 and 2007 show approved street space and sidewalk permits.

Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of external maintenance issues, particularly concerning street cleanliness and parking violations. There have been multiple reports of garbage and debris on the street (2024), blocking driveways (2022-2023), and hazardous materials incidents (2020). The building's safety systems have been maintained, with only one recorded malfunction involving a smoke detector activation. The property has maintained a generally positive record since the early 2000s violations were addressed, with no active violations or complaints currently on record.

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Risk rating

How 434 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
29th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1598 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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 74.2%
Moderate concern 16.1%
Severe concern 9.7%
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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